# Minas Gerais mining royalty distributions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minas-gerais-mining-royalty-distributions
> Updated: 2026-09-08T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In 2025, ten municipalities in Minas Gerais accounted for 74% of the R$ 3.6 billion collected in mining royalties (CFEM). Conceição do Mato Dentro led the ranking, followed by Congonhas, Nova Lima, Mariana, and Itabira.

Iron ore was the primary revenue driver, generating R$ 3.09 billion, or 86.44% of the total CFEM collected in the state. Of this, Vale contributed R$ 1.54 billion, representing 43.22% of the total royalties. Other mineral contributors included gold, phosphate, and limestone.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Varginha and Maricá report significant economic growth

Varginha's economy grew by over 50% in 2025, overtaking Pouso Alegre in Minas Gerais, while Maricá leads Brazil in oil royalty collections, with potential annual revenues exceeding R$ 5 billion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/varginha-and-maric-report-significant-economic-growth

### 2026-08-17: Minas Gerais mining royalties: 10 cities hold 74% of total

Ten cities in Minas Gerais concentrated 74% of the R$ 3.6 billion in mining royalties collected in 2025, with iron ore and Vale driving the majority of the revenue.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minas-gerais-mining-royalties-10-cities-hold-74-of-total

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