Nickel Business

The Niquelândia (GO) unit was awarded the 13^th Excellency Price in the Brazilian Mining-metallurgy Industry by Minérios & Minerales Magazine, with the "Redução de consumo de óleo nos Fornos de Redução" (“Reduction in Furnace oil consumption”) project.

Aluminum Business

Minérios Minerales Magazine Award, with the Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio – CBA Aluminum unit (SP) case in the Process category: “A Otimização da Área Vermelha da Refinaria de Alumina da Votorantim Metais/CBA” (“Optimization of Votorantim Metais/CBA’s Aluminum Refinery’s Red Area”) given by Minérios Minerales Magazine.

Zinc Business

Minérios Minerales Magazine Award, with the Votorantim Metais Três Marias (MG) unit case in the Environment category: “Redução da concentração de manganês no efluente líquido industrial tratado da Votorantim Metais”(“Reduction of manganese concentrations in Votorantim Metais treated industrial liquid effluents”), given by Minérios Minerales Magazine.

Minérios Minerales Magazine Award, with the Votorantim Metais Vazante (MG) unit case in the Process category: “Projeto de Redução de Pb/Ag” (“Pb/Ag Reduction Project”) given by Minérios Minerales Magazine.

10^th Ser Humano (Humanity) Award, with the Votorantim Metais case in the People Management category: “Equipes de Alta Performance" ("High-Performance Teams") – The study is about High Performance Teams and their development and results after having been implemented for three years. There have been proven improvements in the indicators, changes in the way people were managed, and there has been less centralization, among other benefits; the award was given by Associação Brasileira de Recursos Humanos - MG.

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Best supplier in the market awarded with Prêmio CPFL Mais Valor 2010, given by CPFL Energia, in the Big Business category. The company also received the Quality Assured certification awarded to those manufacturers who stood out for the quality of the services provided in 2009.

"Marcas de Maior Prestígio em Minas" (“Most Prestigious Brands in Minas”) Award, given by The State of Minas. After having interviewed more than 3,200 consumers in Minas Gerais from different age groups and income, those brands best represented in the State were identified. 44 companies from different economic sectors such as construction, mining, food, technology and retail were included.

Aluminum Business

Two professionals from Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), a company which belongs to Votorantim Metais, were honored during the IV International Congress of Aluminum, promoted by Associação Brasileira do Alumínio (ABAL). Anodization Engineering consultant, engineer João Graciolli, received the award for the Best work in the Processes of Change, which involved issues in the extrusion area. Engineering consultant from the New Products, Technology and Processes Development department, engineer Heber Pires Otomar, received the award in the New Product Development category.

Nickel Business

12^th Award for Excellence in the Brazilian Mining-Metallurgy Industry, with the Niquelândia (GO) unit case: "Melhorias gerenciais elevaram produtividade na cidade" (“Management improvements increase productivity in the city”), given by Minério & Minerales Magazine.

Zinc Business

"200 Maiores Minas Brasileiras" ("200 Major Brazilian Mines") – honor given by Minério & Minerales Magazine for the performance in the group internationalization and for the Votorantim Metais – Vazante unit’s 2009 operational performance.

Troféu “Minas Menos Resíduos” (“Less Waste in Minas”) – Trophy award, with the Votorantim Metais Morro Agudo (MG) unit case in the Less Waste in Minas category: “First place with Zero Waste project”, granted by Fundação Estadual de Meio Ambiente (FEAM), which belongs to Secretaria Estadual de meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável de MG – SEMAD.

Health and Safety Management at work Top ABS Prize, gold category with Votorantim Metais Três Marias (MG) unit case, granted by Associação Agência Brasil de Segurança.

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11^th Brazilian Mining-Metallurgy Industry Excellency Prize awarded by the Federation of Industries in Minas.

Nickel Business

Goiás Environmental Management Award – Corporate Environmental Management modality.

Merit in Safety and Health at Work, with the Votorantim Metais Fortaleza de Minas (MG) unit, awarded by Associação Agência Brasil de Segurança.

Safety and Health at Work ABS Award, with Votorantim Metais Fortaleza de Minas (MG), unit case given by Associação Agência Brasil de Segurança.

Safety and Health Management at Work Top ABS Award, in the gold category with the Votorantim Metais Fortaleza de Minas (MG) unit case, given by Associação Agência Brasil de Segurança.

Zinc Business

Award for the best panel in the Structural Geology Techniques, Methods and Applications Session during the XII National Symposium of Tectonic Studies / VI International Symposium on Tectonics, carried out in May in the city of Ouro Preto (MG), with the project “Calcified Tectonic Structures Mapping, Classification and 3D Modeling Methodology for Hydro-geological control in the Underground Mine of Vazante".

The Cajamarquilla (Peru) unit is awarded the "Calzado Minero de Platino" Award in the safety area, given by SEGURINDUSTRIA.

The Cajamarquilla (Peru) unit takes first place in the XII National Competition in Mining Safety.

Brazilian Mining-Metallurgy Industry 11^th Excellency Award given by Minério & Minerales Magazine.

USZINC’s Clarksville plant receives the Prêmio do Governador por Excelência em Segurança na Obra (“Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety").

Millington plant (USZINC) receives the Prêmio do Comissariado por Segurança no Trabalho ("Commissioner’s Award for Workplace Safety").

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The company was one of the winners of X Prêmio Minas Desempenho Empresarial Mercado Comum – 2007/2008 (X Minas Award for Common Market Business Performance – 2007/2008), in the Best and Largest Mines category.

7^th Ouro Azul (Blue Gold) Award, with Votorantim Metais Morro Agudo (MG) unit case in the Private Company category: “Redução da captação de água” (“Reduction in water abstraction”), given by Jornais Estado de Minas (MG), Correio Brasiliense (DF) and Jornal do Comércio (RJ) in association with Furnas Centrais Elétricas.

7^th Ouro Azul (Blue Gold) Award, with the Votorantim Metais unidade Três Marias (MG) unit case in the Community category – 4^th place: “Jovens Educadores Ambientais” (“Young Environmental Educators)”, granted by Jornais Estado de Minas (MG), Correio Brasiliense (DF) and Jornal do Comércio (RJ) in association with Furnas Centrais Elétricas.

Nickel Business

For the second time, the unit is recognized with KS Pistões 2008 Suppliers Award, in the Raw Material category. The choice was based on consistent quality and on the regularity of the supply.

Aluminum Business

"Reconhecimento ao Mérito" (“Recognition of Merit”) Award as a supplier, given by the company Tecnoperfil Taurus.

CBA is chosen Company of the Year by Época Dinheiro magazine and CBA Mining was considered the best in the sector.

Nickel Business

KS Pistões 2008 Suppliers Award in the raw material category.

Zinc Business

First place in the XII National Competition of Mineral Safety, which recognizes, among Peru refineries and forge companies, the company with the best performance in Safety during 2008 and the "Calçado Mineral de Platina" Award which recognizes the employees’ behavior regarding the use of Individual Protection Equipment (EPIs).

7^th Furnas Ouro Azul ("7^th Blue Gold Cave") Award for the Morro Agudo unit, in the Private Company category. The award was granted by O Estado de Minas (MG), Correio Brasiliense (DF) and Jornal do Comércio (RJ) newspapers, in association with Furnas Centrais Elétricas.

7^th Furnas Ouro Azul ("7^th Blue Gold Cave") Award, granted by the companies Furnas Centrais Elétricas, Diário dos Associados, in association with O Estado de Minas, Correio Brasiliense and Diário do Comércio newspapers.

Brazilian Mining-Metallurgy Industry 10^th Excellency Award, granted by Minério & Minerales magazine, in the Safety at work category, for the "800 dias sem acidentes com perda de tempo" (“800 days without any lost time accidents”) project.

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Mining-Metallurgy Industry Excellency Award, granted by Minério & Minerales magazine, to Morro Agudo Sphalerite Flotation Iron-Nickel and PH Optimization.

Morro Agudo unit is recognized with the Brazilian Mining-Metallurgy Industry 9^th Excellency Award: Minério & Minerales magazine.

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Selected Company of the Year in the Mineral Sector – Metallurgy segment, award given by Brasil Mineral magazine.

Nickel Business

Best Company in the Metallurgy Sector of 2006 Annual Balance award given by Balanço Anual da Gazeta Mercantil magazine. Award given through the company Níquel Tocantins.

Aluminum Business

Best Company of the Year Award in the Mineral Sector, in the Metallurgy and Mining segment, given by Brasil Mineral magazine.

Zinc Business

Excellency in Quality Award – Bristol-Meyers Squibb, multinational in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Company of the Year in the Mineral Sector – Metallurgy segment, award given by Brasil Mineral magazine.

2005 Performance Award, given by Miguel Calmon Institute.

Supplier of Assured Quality Award, for the fifth consecutive year, given by Acesita.

Second in the ranking of Concept and Image in the Industry – Rui Ohtake Trophy and winner of the Best Product of the Year Award, both in the Rebar category, Steel Business Unit.

Award in Quality Excellency, given by Bristol-Meyers Squibb, multinational in the pharmaceutical sector.

VII Minas Award for 2004/2005 Common Market Business Performance, within Minas Excellency Company category.

2005 Civic Company Trophy, granted by Clube de Engenheiros de Juiz de Fora.

2005 Minas Award for Energy Conservation and Rational Use, Electric Energy modality, granted by FIEMG system.

Nickel Business

Award for the Best Company in the Ironworks and Metallurgy Sector in the Best and Largest yearbook of Exame Magazine.