The launch of Aureum, a gold trading company, the first company created under the EBX Group banner.

The beginning of gold mining in the Alta Floresta region in Amazonas; Nova Planeta, the first mechanized alluvial gold mining plant in Brazil.

Developed the La Coipa Mine, in the middle of Chile's Atacama Desert -- where the Group began to develop its 360º vision to overcome challenges in the region.

International business begins with operations in Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, the USA, Canada, Congo, Greece, the Czech Republic, Russia and Australia.

Partnership in the gold mining Morro do Ouro project.

Acquisition of controlling interest in Geoplan and the creation of AMX, which provides water to the La Coipa mine in the Atacama Desert in Chile.

Construction of the Termoceará power plant, the embryonic project of MPX, the EBX Group’s energy company.

Discovery of a deposit of “world class” quality iron ore in the Serra do Sapo in Minas Gerais.

Construction begins on the project that led to the creation of MMX, the EBX Group’s iron ore production company.

Initial Public Offering of MMX on the B&F Bovespa, raises approximately US$ 500 million.

Start of the EBX Group’s investments in Rio de Janeiro, opening the Mr Lam restaurant, a benchmark in international cuisine.

Creation of LLX, the EBX Group’s logistics company that builds high-capacity ports.

Creation of OGX, the company for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, which has a diversified portfolio of high-potential onshore and offshore blocks.

Inauguration of the Pink Fleet ship, adding to the EBX Group’s investments in Rio de Janeiro.

Initial public offering of MPX shares on the BM&F Bovespa, raises US$ 1.1 billion. The company develops and executes various differentiated projects for power generation through the use of thermal and renewable sources.

Initial Public Offering of OGX shares on the BM&F Bovespa, raises approximately US$ 4.1 billion.

LLX shares are traded on the BM&F Bovespa.

Sale of MMX assets to Anglo American in a transaction valued at US$ 5.5 billion.

Activities begin to recover and restore the environment of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

Acquisition of the Hotel Glória, now called the Glória Palace Hotel, a symbol of the architecture and history in the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Creation of REX, the EBX Group’s real estate development company, which engages in real estate development projects in the EBX Group’s own backyard and other opportune locations.

Inauguration of MD.X Barra Medical Center.

Partnership agreement is signed with the Rio de Janeiro State Department of Education to construct the Arch - Culinary Arts and Sustainable Agriculture - School of Cuisine.

The Marina da Glória is designed to integrate all EBX Group’s investments in Rio de Janeiro.

Initial Public Offering for OSX, raises US$ 1.4 billion.

Inauguration of the Museum of Mining and Metals, an EBX Group partnership with the Government of Minas Gerais, with investments of R$ 25 million.

LLX receives the Mais Award and MPX wins the 2010 ECO Award.

Inauguration of the Beaux, a benchmark for health and skincare at MD.X Barra Medical Center.

Announcement of the creation of IMGX, a joint venture between the EBX Group and IMG Worldwide, adding to investments in the areas of sports and entertainment.

Consolidation of the EBX Group’s presence abroad with the creation of EBX International and the opening of offices in New York.

Acquisition of Ventana Gold (US$ 1.5 billion).

First FPSO of OSX, OSX-1, arrives in Rio de Janeiro.

EBX Group and IBM sign strategic partnership in the area of information technology.

EBX and IMG Worldwide form joint venture, IMX, and launch activities in Brazil.

EBX Group and NewRest create a JV, NRX-NewRest, which will operate a catering business serving the air and rail sectors.

Announcement of the creation of the CCX, an integrated coal mining company, which will be spun-off from MPX and listed on the Novo Mercado

First oil is produced by OGX

Joint Venture between MPX and E.ON form the largest privately owned power generation company in Brazil.