Brazilian mining sector revenue grows 8.2% in H1 2026 despite iron ore decline

The Brazilian mining industry reported R$ 150.7 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by sector-wide growth despite a 3.1% revenue contraction in iron ore. While iron ore remains the primary revenue driver at 47.2% of the total, the data highlights regional concentration in Minas Gerais and Pará. The report confirms a divergence between overall sector performance and the specific performance of its largest commodity component.