which was announced in Brumado (Bahia) today the company enhances infrastructure and efficiency in its operations to serve the Brazilian market in an even more differentiated way and expand its operations in the global market In a challenging year for the world economy the leading global supplier of refractory products follows its structured growth plan and continues investing in Brazil the company has announced to install a 30 million euros rotary kiln in its mining unit in Brumado “This investment in the construction of a rotary kiln with innovative technology will enable us to develop a new portfolio of raw materials in addition to those already available on the market The new raw materials include noble sinters at very competitive costs on the international market the ability to offer differentiated value-added products to our customers in the Brazilian market and will put us in an even more competitive position in the global environment,” explains Francisco Carrara President of RHI Magnesita in Brazil and South America The impact on productivity at the mine is also significant The implementation of the new technology is expected to increase the production in Brumado by more than 30% as the kiln is designed to process up to 140,000 tons per year “If we only analyze the production of the raw material from the Pedra Preta mine – the magnesite mine which is located in Brumado – the productivity increase could reach 100% meaning that our production capacity will be doubled,” says Carrara the company has already announced an investment of almost 40 million euros in the plant in Contagem constructing a new headquarters for its South American operations With the first investments already underway in Minas Gerais RHI Magnesita is now focusing on Brumado – despite the global pandemic With the new investment in the construction of a state-of-the-art rotary kiln in Brumado the company announces investments amounting to 70 million euros in the Brazilian economy in less than a year Even at a time when the global economy was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic the company has continued to pursue its strategic plan and prepared for serving the industries it operates in – especially cement and steel – even better than before “We are already seeing a considerable recovery in the steel and cement segments in Brazil we believe that we must accelerate our investments today Not only to remain the strongest player in our industry when the crisis is over safest and most reliable partner for our customers We are prepared for a full comeback,” emphasizes Carrara RHI Magnesita is committed to sustainability and is therefore researching on further potential actions to make the project even more sustainable These include the development of sustainable fuels and the conduct of CO2 reduction studies within the process itself The company also has a dedicated team in its Brazilian research center which develops innovative technologies for CO2 reduction with the mine in Brumado being one of the top priority units we are committed to projects that enhance the quality of life in the communities where we operate With sites spanning across diverse regions and contexts inclusive approach to understanding the unique needs of each community we ensure that the voices of our stakeholders are heard through regular consultations This collaborative approach allows us to identify key priorities and address local concerns effectively we work closely with local NGOs to create a robust framework of initiatives that deliver lasting This effort aligns with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact focusing on three core areas: Education & Youth Development RHI Magnesita’s approach to communities has been developed based on the UN Global Compact Download our Community Fact Sheet – April 2025 now available with expanded data insights and inspiring success stories from a selection of ongoing community projects Download Fact Sheet RHI Magnesita is proud to support VRD Trust Hospital near our Vizag plant. This hospital offers essential medical services, including consultations, lab tests, and free medicines to nearby villages. Our donations help cover doctors’ salaries and medicine costs, ensuring continued access to crucial healthcare for underserved populations. This initiative reflects our dedication to improving community health and well-being where we operate.  Project to expand access to the diagnosis and surgery of neurological tumors. To be carried out in Salvador (the capital of Bahia in Brazil). This project is supported by PRONON (National Program for the Support of Cancer Care) and is a tax incentive project.  This circular economy initiative combines environmental sustainability with social impact. A small carpentry and broom factory recycles 14,000 PET bottles monthly, with the finished products sold in over 60 regional supermarkets. The profits fund wages for more than 40 families in Campo Seco, a remote community in Brumado, improving their quality of life and creating a community hub.  By producing eco-friendly brooms, the project generates economic benefits while contributing to environmental preservation, demonstrating the power of sustainability and social responsibility in driving positive change.  The RHI Magnesita Green Cup is an environmental innovation competition launched in 2019 to inspire college students in China to develop energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies. In partnership with Dalian Polytechnic University and local educational bodies, the competition encourages students to propose practical solutions in areas such as energy conservation, new energy, waste treatment, and eco-friendly materials.  The event has grown from an internal university competition to a provincial-level initiative, engaging over 500 students annually from universities across Liaoning Province. The competition fosters innovation, promotes sustainable development, and strengthens the collaboration between academia and industry. With prizes and recognition for outstanding projects, the Green Cup aims to cultivate young talent and contribute to the creation of a greener, low-carbon society.  In the village of Venkatapuram, the local population has long faced challenges with a muddy, impassable road, especially for farmers heading to their paddy fields. In addition, the village’s burial ground, which is crucial for the community, was in disrepair and lacked essential facilities. RHI Magnesita is undertook the development of this road, converting it into a proper concrete road that will help farmers access their fields more easily.   RHI Magnesita has undertaken various projects in Vizag, Cuttack, Khambhalia, Dalmiapuram, and Rajgangpur to enhance living standards in the communities around its operations. These projects include road construction, renovation of community centers, building bus shelters, and providing drinking water facilities.  These initiatives are tailored to meet the pressing needs of the local population, ensuring that infrastructure and community development are aligned with the region’s unique challenges.  RHI Magnesita recognizes and respects indigenous peoples, their rights and heritage, knowledge, and practices. None of the Group’s operational sites are located close to any indigenous communities. RHI Magnesita supports the strengthening of legal recognition for indigenous territories including protection against illegal mining and guaranteeing indigenous people a strong voice in local and global dialogues that affect their future.  Brazil: RHI Magnesita plans to spend Euro30m towards building a rotary kiln in its mining site at Brumado, Bahia. The upgrade is expected to increase the production at the unit by more than 30% as the kiln is designed to process up to 140,000t/yr. The announcement follows a planned investment of nearly Euro40m towards the construction of a new headquarters for its South American operations in Contagem, Minas Gerais that was revealed in 2019. © 2025 Pro Global Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Remo 0 win(s) Pedro Rocha is the competition's top scorer (3) Marcelo is ranked 2 in saves per match in the competition (5) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (2) Josué has created the most big chances for Coritiba (1) 22 Apr 2025 00:30:00 GMT?Remo won 1–0 over Coritiba on Tue 22 Apr 2025 00:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Remo is playing home against Coritiba at Estádio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proença on Tue Another round of Boot Spotting sees us traversing the Atlantic to bring you the best new and upcoming releases, special editions and retro classics currently in use by pros across the globe. Strap in, we’re off. Just ahead of the tournament start Adidas bestowed upon Mo Salah his first-ever signature edition boot. Salah has worn the X Speedflow MS.1 in both of Egypt's group games so far, losing to Nigeria, but scoring the winner against Guinea-Bissau. Over to Brazil for a first look at what we're guessing is the launch colourway of the next generation adidas Predator, which is due to drop imminently. The colour scheme closely matches that of the Predator LZ, which this new model certainly bears a close resemblance to. On the PSG Feminine training ground we got a first look at an upcoming colourway for the X Speedflow. Likely that this one will be dropping in support of the new Predator, so expect it in the near future. Rounding out what is likely to be a full pack release that brings us the new Predator, Luuk De Jong trained in a new colourway for the COPA Sense. Over to Mexico for an absolute belter from the early millennium, with Queretaro's Omar Mendoza wearing the Nike Air Zoom Total 90 II in his side's 1-3 loss to Pumas. But the spots from this match didn't stop there... Another absolute beauty from the Queretaro and Pumas UNAM match came courtesy of Sebastian Saucedo, who wore the OFF-WHITE x Nike Mercurial Vapor XII 360. That boot feels even more special after the untimely passing of creator, Virgil Abloh. Junior Brumado is the latest player to be spotted training in the special edition adidas X Speedflow 11/11 that was released for Chinese singles day back in November. Still waiting for this to appear on pitch in an actual match. We've already seen the next gen Nike Mercurial Superfly prototype on the feet of Kylian Mbappé, but this week it was the turn of his PSG teammate, Presnel Kimpembe to show off the Vapor version. Over to the Bundesliga, and Alfred Finnbogason was spotted in the Adidas adiPure from the recently released 'Legends Pack' in his side's 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. Back over to Mexico, and in the match between Tigres UANL and Puebla, La Franja's Diego De Buen rolled back the clock with an OG pair of adidas Predator Absolute. Like to think it helped his side to the 2-0 win. Christopher Nkunku continues to catch the eye this season with his impressive performances on the pitch, but he';s also caught the eye off it this week, training in the sleek X Speedflow from the adidas 'Edge of Darkness' pack. May have been foggy at the Seagrave Training Ground where Leicester City took on Crewe Alexandra in the FA Youth Cup 4th Round, but that didn't stop us spotting the Nike CTR Maestri 360 II on the feet of 17 year old Ben Nelson. Impeccable taste from the youngster. This week saw the final set of fixtures for most of the top domestic leagues across Europe, and players were only too quick to dress for the occasion, showing off upcoming and new releases alongside some specially customised options and some throwback classics. It’s Monday, it’s Boot Spotting, let’s go… Plenty of new and upcoming releases on show on pitches across Europe as the brands play their last cards for the final stages of the season. It’s Monday, which means it’s time for some good ol’ Boot Spotting. Another week of fixtures and another round of boot spotting from around the globe, bringing you the best new and upcoming releases, special editions, custom creations and throwback classics on the feet of the pros. Ready? Let’s go… This week sees new and upcoming boots dropping all over the place, as both Nike and Adidas look to make their first on-pitch moves of the year. Add to that some special editions and surprising switches, and we got ourselves a our latest instalment of Boot Spotting. Lace up and let’s do this… Preseason is well underway, and with the majority of sides across Europe getting up to speed we get a look at what some of the biggest players on the planet are choosing to return to action in. From new releases to special editions, with some classics chucked in for good measure, we round up the biggest and the best for this week's Boot Spotting. A week full of dramatic conclusions to competitions has thrown us plenty of ammunition for this week’s Boot Spotting, including some new and upcoming releases, signature editions and throwback classics. Let’s see who made the list… The return of domestic action along with the impending return of the Champions League means there’s plenty of new releases on display this week. Combine them with some special editions, throwback classics, and custom creations and we’ve got ourselves some Boot Spotting. Let’s see who made the cut… Into the winter we go. As brands move into the final quarter of the year new releases begin to creep out of the darkness ahead of their respective launches. If you're looking for a pick of the best retro and unreleased boots on show from last week, you're in the right place. It's Monday, it's Boot Spotting. Let's go... Sign up to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the world of Creative Soccer Culture. The current head to head record for the teams are Chapecoense AF 5 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Have been awarded the most penalties this season (1) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (1) 12 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT?Coritiba won 2–1 over Chapecoense AF on Sat 12 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Chapecoense AF is playing home against Coritiba at Arena Condá on Sat