We are the Curimbaba Group
The origin of progress.
Our products are the origin of the most crucial segments for humanity
Committed to sustainability and quality, we transform minerals into premium products, using cutting-edge technology to meet the most demanding market needs.
We are part of Brazil's history. For over 60 years, we have been building a solid group, based on excellent quality, high technology, and the appreciation of people, who are the foundation for everything to happen.
For more than six decades, we have been consolidating ourselves as a reference in various segments, such as oil and gas fracturing, foundry, refractories, abrasives, agribusiness, logistics, and transportation, among many others.
For over 60 years, applying high technology to transform raw materials into premium products in all sectors in which it operates.
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1940: Birth of a Vision
Pioneering: Benedito Moreira Curimbaba founds a mining company in Poços de Caldas, MG, focusing on bauxite and potassium.
Vision for the Future: Anticipates the importance of potassium fertilizers and invests in research and development of solutions for agriculture. -
1950–1960: Consolidating Presence
Expansion: Benedito Curimbaba's company grows and consolidates in the mining market.
Successful Partnership: The union of Benedito with his son Sebastião gives rise to Mineração Curimbaba, the initial milestone of the Group. -
1970–1980: Internationalization and Diversification
Leader in Latin America: The acquisition of Elfusa Geral de Eletrofusão consolidates the Group's position in the fused oxides market.
Global Expansion: The creation of US Electrofused Minerals marks Curimbaba's entry into the North American market.
New Businesses: The acquisition of Olga S.A. diversifies the Group's operations into the surface treatment segment. -
1999–2000: Sustained Growth and Innovation
Agribusiness: The founding of Tarumã demonstrates the Group's commitment to agribusiness.
Innovation: The development of bauxite-based ceramic proppants, marketed by Sintex Minerals, boosts the oil and gas industry. -
2000-2018: Agribusiness and Global Growth
Agribusiness: The acquisition of Yoorin Fertilizantes takes the Curimbaba Group to the agricultural inputs segment, strengthening its presence in agribusiness.
Global Integration: Sublime Technologies is incorporated into the Group, further expanding its international operations. -
Legacy and Future
Pioneering and Innovation: Curimbaba is recognized for its ability to anticipate market trends and develop innovative solutions.
Sustainability: The Group demonstrates a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Vision for the Future: Curimbaba continues to invest in research and development, seeking new growth opportunities and consolidating its position as one of the main industrial groups in Brazil.
Our Mission
To provide high-quality industrial minerals, fertilizers, and services with the effective utilization of our deposits and vertical integration of our processes, in order to guarantee the supply of our products and services for decades.
Our Vision
To be recognized as an International Group that adds value to its mineral deposits throughout its transformation chain to the point that avoids competition with its customers.
Our Values
To be recognized as an International Group that adds value to its mineral deposits throughout its transformation chain to the point that avoids competition with its customers.
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Focus on long-term sustainable results;
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Growth with low financial leverage;
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Value the entrepreneurial spirit of our employees;
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Always seek to preserve the built heritage, aiming to provide security to shareholders.
Quality Certifications
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Quality Policy
Seeking for satisfaction of its customers, shareholders and employees, the Curimbaba Group has a corporate mission to add value to its own raw materials. In this regard, it continuosly improves its processes and products, through the Quality Management tools.
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Environmental Policy
Mineração Curimbaba LTDA has as fundamental values respect for the environment, developing its activities in a sustainable manner through the conscious use of natural resources and the mitigation of the environmental impacts of its operations:
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Objectives
Compliance with legal requirements;
Conscious use of natural resources and energy in the production process;
Compliance with liquid effluent discharge and atmospheric emission standards;
Reduction and compensation of greenhouse gas (GHG) generation;
Proper disposal of solid and co-generated waste from the industrial process.
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Occupational Health and Safety Policy
The Curimbaba Group, aiming for the continuity of its operations, is concerned with Occupational Health and Safety in its various operational activities, seeking the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases. It thus provides a healthy and safe work environment for its employees, customers, and suppliers through the continuous improvement of its processes, by means of the proactive recognition, evaluation, and control of potential risks in its industrial plants.
