“The presence of Largo in Brazil reinforces the country's potential as a global supplier of critical minerals,” stated Diogo Silva, CFO of Largo Vanádio de Maracás. Celebrated annually on May 7th, Mining Day in 2025 highlights the importance of strategic minerals amid the energy transition.
Largo Vanádio de Maracás, located in Bahia, Brazil, stands as the sole vanadium mining operation in the Americas. It produces the world's purest vanadium, a “green metal” crucial for high-strength metal alloys and redox flow batteries. These batteries are essential for storing energy from solar and wind power, ensuring a stable supply of renewable energy.
Vanadium is a critical component in low-carbon technologies, benefiting sectors beyond energy, including aerospace, chemical, and steel industries. The company's sustainable operations drive regional economic growth, technological advancement, and infrastructure investment. This positions Brazil as a strategic player in the global market for critical minerals and a reliable partner in the decarbonization of the global economy.