Mining Rio do Norte

Bauxite Miningmrn.com.br

Company typePrivate
Founded1979
HeadquartersOriximiná, Brazil
Headcount1,001–5,000
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

Mining Rio do Norte firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Mining Rio do Norte
Legal name: Mineração Rio do Norte S.A.
Website: https://mrn.com.br
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1979
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
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Mining Rio do Norte industry classification

Industry

Product category: Bauxite Mining
NAICS: Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (212390)
SIC: Metal Mining (1000)
akta.pro primary industry: Bauxite Mining & Beneficiation (IMAKACAA)

Keywords

Bauxite mining
Aluminum raw materials
Bulk commodity export
Mineral ore processing
Mining port logistics

Where Mining Rio do Norte is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Oriximiná
HQ country: Brazil
HQ region: Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Mining Rio do Norte business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Bauxite Sales: MRN generates the vast majority of its revenue through the extraction and sale of bauxite ore. The company operates mines in Pará state (Porto Trombetas, Oriximiná) and sells bauxite to alumina refineries domestically and internationally. The company is majority-owned by Alcoa, South32, Rio Tinto, and Glencore, all of whom are likely key customers under offtake agreements. Bauxite is shipped via the company's private terminal at Porto Trombetas to global customers.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Industrial commodity — no public pricing tiers; sales via negotiated long-term supply contracts with alumina producers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Mining Rio do Norte product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) extracts and sells aluminum-grade bauxite ore from its integrated mining operations at Porto Trombetas in western Pará, Brazil, producing approximately 12.5 million tonnes per year. Operations include open-pit mining, ore washing, screening, and dewatering, followed by 28-km railway transport to a private bulk-loading port terminal that handles Panamax and Trombemax vessels. Bauxite is sold to global alumina refineries and aluminum producers under long-term offtake supply contracts.

Product overview

Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) is Brazil's largest bauxite mining company operating a single-site integrated mining operation at Porto Trombetas in Pará state. The company's core offering is bauxite ore production for the aluminum industry, currently producing approximately 12.5 million tonnes annually. The portfolio includes the main bauxite mining operations, the Projeto Novas Minas expansion project, the Projeto Linha de Transmissão renewable energy infrastructure, environmental monitoring and conservation services (including the 35+ year Lake Batata restoration and Pé-de-Pincha turtle conservation), and social development programs for local communities. Supporting services include a supplier portal for procurement management and equipment auctions. The company operates in partnership with major shareholders including Glencore and Rio Tinto.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Bauxite Mining Operations Extraction, washing, screening, and dewatering of aluminum-grade bauxite ore for sale to alumina refineries and aluminum producers worldwide. Operates from the Porto Trombetas mine in western Pará, with ore transported via a 28-km private railway to a dedicated bulk-loading port terminal serving global customers under long-term offtake contracts.
Supplier Portal (Paradigma) Online B2B procurement and supplier relationship management platform used for registering suppliers, qualifying vendors, managing catalogs, administering contracts, and running reverse auctions for goods and services supplied to MRN's mining operations.
Equipment Auctions (Superbid) Public-facing online auction platform for the resale and disposal of used mining equipment, machinery, vehicles, and parts, operated in partnership with Superbid marketplace and accessible via mrn.superbid.net.

Quantifiable outcome

90% reduction in GHG emissions from energy generation via Transmission Line project connection to SIN
+6 more outcomes

Companies that use Mining Rio do Norte

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Mining Rio do Norte technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Mining Rio do Norte partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFAM provides scientific research and academic oversight for the Pé-de-Pincha quelônio (turtle) conservation program, contributing expertise in biodiversity monitoring, species management, and ecological research across 31 communities in Terra Santa and Oriximiná.
Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (UFOPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFOPA partners with MRN on scientific research and conservation programs including Pé-de-Pincha, contributing biology and environmental science students and researchers to field studies in the Amazon region.
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFRJ has provided research and technical consulting for over 35 years on the Lago Batata ecological recovery project — one of the most important examples of post-mining ecosystem restoration in the Amazon.
Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente (IBAMA)coreOthersBrazil's federal environmental agency is the licensing authority for MRN's Novas Minas project and ongoing operations. MRN works under IBAMA's regulatory oversight for all environmental licensing, including EIA/RIMA processes, public hearings, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária (Incra)coreOthersIncra is the intervenient agency responsible for quilombola land rights and the Estudo do Componente Quilombola (ECQ) analysis required for the Novas Minas project. Incra's non-objection was a prerequisite for IBAMA's Installation License.
Associação das Comunidades das Glebas Trombetas e Sapucuá (ACOMTAGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACOMTAGS represents approximately 1,500 families across ~30 quilombola and riverside communities in the PAE Sapucuá-Trombetas area. MRN partners with ACOMTAGS on social programs, the floating base for environmental monitoring, and the fishing agreement for Sapucuá and Paraná Matapi lakes.
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASI is the global standards body for sustainability across the aluminum value chain. MRN holds both ASI Performance Standard and ASI Chain of Custody certifications, with regular third-party audits and ongoing participation in ASI working groups and forums.
Pró-Saúde — Associação Beneficente de Assistência Social e HospitalarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPró-Saúde co-manages the Hospital de Porto Trombetas (HPTR) with MRN. The hospital serves ~6,000 residents and performs ~600 surgeries annually, providing 24/7 emergency care and 14 medical specialties.
Childhood BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRN signed a commitment term with Childhood Brasil to confront sexual violence against children and adolescents in western Pará. The partnership addresses a critical social issue in the communities surrounding MRN's operations.
Prefeitura de OriximináminorOthersLocal municipal government of Oriximiná receives MRN support for infrastructure, public services, and community programs. MRN has donated materials, computers, and supported public health and education initiatives in partnership with the municipality.
Prefeitura de Terra SantaminorOthersMRN partners with the municipality of Terra Santa on infrastructure projects including the Jamary bridge repair (PA 254 connecting Terra Santa to Faro), educational uniforms, and community development programs.
Instituto EthosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRN participates in Instituto Ethos conferences on sustainable development challenges during and post-pandemic, engaging in corporate social responsibility discussions relevant to Amazonian operations.
Instituto Igarapé NhamundáminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute works with MRN on environmental conservation, aquatic fauna management, and environmental education, particularly in support of the floating base for environmental monitoring at Lake Sapucuá.
Mining HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRN holds a seat on the Mining Hub's Board of Directors and served as Board President, actively contributing to the innovation ecosystem for Brazil's mining sector and promoting best practices and R&D collaboration.
4º Distrito Naval (Brazilian Navy)coreOthersBrazilian Navy's 4th Naval District based in Belém oversees waterway safety in the Amazon/Trombetas region. MRN maintains a long-standing partnership including harbor patrol coordination, emergency response, and professional training at the Porto Trombetas terminal.
Centro de Instrução Almirante Braz de Aguiar (CIABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRN partners with CIABA (Brazilian Maritime Training Center) for professional certification of future merchant marine officers. MRN awards top students (Prêmio MRN), hosts technical visits, and supports the school's technology-enhanced classroom.
Sistema de Ensino EquipeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2020, Sistema de Equipe has administered the Escola Professor Jonathas Pontes Athias (K-12 school) serving MRN employees' children and local community children in Porto Trombetas, managed by Fundação Vale do Trombetas.
Fundação Vale do Trombetas (FVT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation established in 1997 to manage educational services in Porto Trombetas, including the school serving children of MRN employees and local community residents.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Mining Rio do Norte competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Alcoa: Global aluminum major and majority shareholder/customer of MRN with alumina refineries that historically consumed MRN's bauxite via long-term offtakes. Directly comparable vertically integrated aluminum value chain operator with bauxite mining assets in Australia and Brazil.
South32: Diversified mining company that acquired Alcoa's stake in MRN in 2022 and operates Worsley Alumina in Australia — a comparable integrated bauxite-to-alumina operation. Functions as MRN shareholder, customer, and global benchmark.
Rio Tinto: Global mining major that acquired stakes in MRN and Alunorte via 2023 binding agreement. Operates bauxite mines in Australia and has one of the largest integrated aluminum value chains globally — directly comparable for upstream bauxite economics.
Glencore: Largest commodity trader and a majority shareholder of MRN. Its marketing network aligns with MRN's bauxite offtake model and provides a natural comparison for global minerals trading and integrated mining operations.
Vale S.A. Brazilian mining major and one of MRN's shareholders. Operates a broad mining portfolio and provides a direct Brazilian comparison for iron-ore-equivalent scale, even though Vale's primary commodity is iron ore not bauxite.

Direct peers

Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA): Brazilian aluminum producer integrating bauxite mining with alumina refining and primary aluminum smelting. Operates bauxite mines in Pará and represents a direct domestic comparison for MRN's integrated Brazilian mining-to-aluminum economics.
Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG): World's largest bauxite producer operating in Guinea with a multi-shareholder structure (Halco consortium) very similar to MRN's Alcoa/South32/Rio Tinto/Glencore setup. The closest global comparable on bauxite scale, ownership structure, and export-orientation.
Norsk Hydro: Norwegian aluminum major with vertically integrated bauxite mining (Paragominas in Brazil) and alumina refining. Directly comparable business model and geographic footprint in Brazilian bauxite mining.
Hindalco Industries (Aditya Birla Group): Indian integrated aluminum major with captive bauxite mines supplying alumina refineries and aluminum smelters. Provides direct comparison on long-life bauxite reserve management and downstream integration.
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA): Middle East-based integrated aluminum producer with bauxite mining in Guinea and primary aluminum in the UAE. Direct comparable on large-scale bauxite-to-aluminum vertical integration and long-term offtake governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Mining Rio do Norte compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance11 records

Mining Rio do Norte financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Mining Rio do Norte leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Mining Rio do Norte funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Mining Rio do Norte M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Mining Rio do Norte

What does Mining Rio do Norte do?

Is Mining Rio do Norte a public or private company?

Mining Rio do Norte is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Mining Rio do Norte founded?

Mining Rio do Norte was founded in 1979. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Mining Rio do Norte based?

Mining Rio do Norte is headquartered in Oriximiná, Brazil, in the Latin America region.

How does Mining Rio do Norte make money?

One revenue line is on record: bauxite Sales.

Who are Mining Rio do Norte's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Alcoa, South32, Rio Tinto, Glencore and Vale S.A.. Direct peers are Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), Norsk Hydro, Hindalco Industries (Aditya Birla Group) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).

Does Mining Rio do Norte have an API?

No public API is recorded for Mining Rio do Norte.

What industry is Mining Rio do Norte in?

Mining Rio do Norte's product category is Bauxite Mining. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKACAA, Bauxite Mining & Beneficiation. Its NAICS code is 212390 and its SIC code is 1000.