Brazilian steel producer, involved in mining, logistics, and steelmaking processes.
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional operates as a major integrated steel producer in Brazil and Latin America, structured into five distinct segments: Steel, Mining, Logistics, Energy, and Cement. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of steel offerings such as high, medium, low carbon, and ultra-low-carbon slabs, alongside hot-rolled coils and sheets, cold-rolled coils and sheets, galvanized products, tin mill products, and various steel profiles and sections. These products serve diverse industries including distribution, packaging, automotive, home appliances, and construction.
In the mining sector, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional explores iron ore reserves at its Casa de Pedra and Engenho mines in Congonhas, Brazil, while also extracting limestone and dolomite from the Bocaina mine in Arcos, Minas Gerais. These minerals are integral to its steel production processes. The company also engages in tin production and operates extensive railway and port facilities to support its logistical operations.
Complementing its industrial activities, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional generates electricity through thermoelectric co-generation and hydroelectric power plants, contributing significantly to Brazil's energy grid. Moreover, the company produces and markets cement to various construction material sectors, bolstering its role in infrastructure development. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional continues to expand its capabilities and maintain its leadership in the regional steel and mining industries.