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6. INVENTORIES (Details) - BRL (R$)
R$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories Details      
Finished goods R$ 1,308,802 R$ 1,183,619  
Work in progress 1,135,589 674,860  
Raw materials 1,050,588 1,124,158  
Spare parts 814,725 824,478  
Iron ore 278,041 255,029  
Advances to suppliers 12,514 3,168  
Provision for losses (135,840) (101,176) R$ (111,427)
Inventories R$ 4,464,419 R$ 3,964,136