Brazil’s Amapá iron ore project has entered the hot‑testing phase, with the target of producing 380,000 tonnes per year of high‑grade iron concentrate remaining unchanged.

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Time:2026-09-30

Brazil’s Amapá Iron Ore Project Enters Hot-Testing Phase; Annual Production Target of 380,000 Tons of High-Grade Iron Concentrate Remains Unchanged According to Mining Weekly, UK‑listed mining investment firm Cadence Minerals recently announced that the Azteca concentrator at its Brazilian Amapá iron ore project has officially entered the hot‑testing phase, marking further progress in the project’s development. Cadence currently holds a 36.2% stake in Pedra Branca Alliance, which in turn owns 100% of DEV Mineração, the operating company for the Amapá project. Following the completion of cold‑testing and wet‑commissioning, DEV Mineração has begun processing actual ore using existing feedstock to evaluate the Azteca concentrator’s throughput capacity, iron concentrate grade, and recovery rates under varying load conditions. Current test loads range from approximately 25% to 50% of the design capacity, with the aim of progressively validating the performance of equipment and process systems.

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  According to Mining Weekly, Cadence Minerals, a UK‑listed mining investment company, recently announced that the Azteca concentrator at its Amapá iron ore project in Brazil has officially entered the hot‑testing phase, marking further progress in the project’s development. Cadence currently holds a 36.2% stake in Pedra Branca Alliance, which in turn owns 100% of DEV Mineração, the operating company for the Amapá project.

　　Following the completion of cold testing and wet commissioning, DEV Mineração has begun processing actual ore using existing feed to evaluate the Azteca concentrator’s throughput capacity, iron concentrate grade, and recovery rates under various load conditions. Current test loads are approximately 25% to 50% of the design capacity, with the aim of progressively validating the performance of the equipment and process systems.

　　The Azteca concentrator primarily employs processes such as magnetic separation and spiral chutes to further recover iron resources from ore that has already undergone mining, crushing, grinding, and partial beneficiation. The feedstock used in this hot trial was mainly sourced from the historical stockpiles identified in the project’s commissioning plan.

　　However, for the Azteca concentrator to officially commence commercial operations, all commissioning activities must be completed and the relevant operating permits obtained. DEV Mineração expects to submit supporting documentation on maintenance and environmental monitoring to the competent authorities this week to advance the process of securing the operating license.

　　According to the project plan, once the Azteca concentrator is officially commissioned, it aims to produce 380,000 tonnes of iron concentrate annually, with an iron grade of 65%. Prior to commissioning, the company is also carrying out maintenance on a nearby bridge, scheduled for completion before the first shipment of iron concentrate, thereby ensuring adequate transportation conditions for the mine’s products.

　　Kiran Morzaria, CEO of Cadence Minerals, stated that with the completion of the Azteca concentrator upgrade, the company’s current focus has shifted to validating the actual operational performance of the equipment and processes. The project team is repurposing existing ore and infrastructure, and through ongoing production and testing, is steadily achieving stable operations and moving toward commercial-scale production.

　　Morzaria stated that the project’s ability to maintain consistent production of stable products and meet customer delivery commitments will represent a critical milestone in establishing a track record of operational performance for the Amapá project, while also providing a basis for shareholders, potential partners, and financiers to assess the project’s operational capabilities.

　　Meanwhile, if the Azteca concentrator achieves successful commercial operations and generates stable cash flow, the project’s proceeds—after covering day-to-day operating needs and related financial obligations—are expected to provide funding to support Cadence and DEV in advancing a larger‑scale redevelopment of the Amapá iron ore project.

　　At present, the Amapá project remains in a critical phase of transitioning from commissioning to commercial production, with subsequent progress largely contingent on the performance of the concentrator, the acquisition of operating permits, and the advancement of related infrastructure development.

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