Technical Precision.

Rigorous analysis of Value in Use and manganese ore competitiveness factors for fair pricing and higher profit margins.

International experience.

Over 24 years of experience in plants in Brazil, France, and Norway – including Vale and Nexus Ligas.

Focus on results.

Technical solutions that reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve your profit margin, without operational complexity.

Why clients choose SSantos

Differentiators that deliver practical results.

Metallurgical engineering applied to the reality of your operation. Solutions that do not create complexity or add unnecessary costs.

Operational Sustainability.

Utilization of fines and tailings through sintering, transforming environmental liability into a productive asset.

Personalized service.

One client at a time. Remote meetings whenever possible, lower logistical costs, and greater agility.

Differentiators.

  • Simple and agile service

  • Low environmental impact

  • Agility and reduced cost

SSantos Consultoria

Ferroalloy Solutions

It is a Brazilian company specialized in improvement and technical support for the manganese alloy production process.

We always operate by understanding each client's reality, seeking solutions that do not create operational complexity or add unnecessary costs to the ferroalloy industry.

Whenever possible, we use digital tools (emails, conference calls, WhatsApp) for meetings, data analysis, and technical discussions. This allows for contracts with lower logistical costs and greater agility, keeping on-site visits only when truly essential.

Average productivity (t/h).
Increase in tons per hour with optimized blend
Average kWh/t reduction.
Electric energy savings per ton of ferroalloy
70% do custo variável.
This is the impact of the mineral burden on the total cost of ferroalloy production

Sérgio Santos.

Metallurgical engineer graduated from UFMG

With 24 years of experience in the manganese ferroalloys and manganese fines sintering area.

Worked at companies such as Vale (Brazil, France, and Norway) and Nexus Ligas, in the areas of operations, process, and planning.

2011.

MBA in Project Management – FGV

2015.

CBA Business Management (Certificate in Business Administration)

2025.

Postgraduate Degree in Process Safety Management (PSM) – Faculdade Jardins

Início 03/2026.

Specialization in Mineral Resources Engineering – UFMG

Comunicação:

Inglês, Francês e Espanhol.

Por sua experiência.

Na área de ferroligas

A SSantos Consultoria entende a realidade deste segmento, onde custos, gastos e performance são primordiais para a manutenção do negócio, logo, os estudos visam soluções implementáveis de forma rápida, usando-se o máximo recurso existente nas usinas, sem agregar custos impossíveis à operação.

“A SSantos Consultoria busca cobrar preço justo e coerente com o mercado em que atua.

Expertise:

  • Fornos elétricos: abertos e fechados (potências de 9,0 MVA até 102 MVA).

  • Ligas em que atuou:

    • FeSiMn (12/16, 16/20 STD, 16/20 BP).
    • FeMn aC (STD e BP).
    • FeMn mC (M1e M2).
    • Silício metálico.

  • Sinterização de manganês

    • Equipamento:
      • dwight lloyd (sintering machine).
      • Sinterização de Carrossel.

  • Planejamento de produção (otimização de estoques de matérias-primas.

  • Desenvolvimento de blends de redutores para menor custo.

Mission.

To provide specialized technical solutions for optimizing manganese ferroalloy production processes, connecting raw materials, processes, and each company's specificities to maximize our clients' profitability.

Vision.

To be the technical and strategic reference consultancy in the manganese sector in Brazil, recognized for transforming mineral compositions into competitive advantages and sustainable financial results.

Values.

  • Technical Precision – Analytical rigor in every proposed solution.

  • Focus on Results – Direct commitment to increasing profit margins and efficiency.

  • Process Innovation – Constant search for new ways to optimize.

  • Integrity and Transparency – Ethical conduct in mineral resource management.

  • Operational Sustainability – Balance between technical feasibility and rational use of resources.

Shall we analyze your operation?

No obligation. Send your questions or share your ore analysis for an initial assessment.

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