en.Wedoany.com Reported - In early July 2026, the Brazilian subsidiary of Canadian mining company Hochschild Mining PLC (LON:HOC) launched a new digital supplier registration and management platform, aiming to centralize the supplier registration and contract processes for its two operating units in Brazil. The platform is open to potential suppliers for the Mara Rosa gold mine in Goiás and the Monte do Carmo gold project in Tocantins, which is currently in the detailed engineering design phase.

Hochschild Mining PLC is a global mining company focused on gold and silver extraction, with operations spanning multiple countries in the Americas. The Mara Rosa mine, the company's first operational project in Brazil, is located in northern Goiás. It is a conventional open-pit gold mine using the Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) process, with a designed processing capacity of 7,000 tons per day. The Monte do Carmo gold project, acquired by Hochschild from Cerrado Gold in November 2024 for $60 million, is at the feasibility stage. The mining concession covers a total area of approximately 82,000 hectares, with gold resources of about 1.012 million ounces. The project has obtained an installation permit, is undergoing detailed engineering design, and is scheduled to be submitted to the company's board for a final investment decision in the third quarter of 2026.

Ediney Drummond, National Manager of Hochschild Brasil, stated that the tool was created to bring the company closer to local businesses, enabling enterprises of all sizes to learn about HOC's public cooperation opportunities and become partners in the company's growth strategy in Brazil. Company Supply Specialist Piero Pacheco emphasized that Hochschild has prioritized local procurement since entering Brazil, and the new platform will provide a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use tool while enabling more direct communication. According to previous reports, the Monte do Carmo project is expected to require an initial investment of approximately $250 million, creating about 2,000 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase.

The launch of the platform comes as the Monte do Carmo project enters a critical pre-decision phase, aiming to organize the supply chain in advance and prepare for the project's future construction stage. This move also represents a significant step for Hochschild in deepening localized operations in Brazil and enhancing the transparency and efficiency of its procurement processes.