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Publication Citation
| USGS Series | Data Series |
|---|---|
| Report Number | 53 |
| Title | The mineral economy of Brazil--Economia mineral do Brasil |
| Edition | - |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Author(s) | Gurmendi, Alfredo C.; Barboza, Frederico Lopes; Thorman, Charles H. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Originating office | |
| USGS Library Call Number | (200) D534ds DDS-53 CD-ROM |
| Physical description | 1 computer optical disc ;4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN |
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Abstract
This study depicts the Brazilian government structure, mineral legislation and investment policy, taxation, foreign investment policies, environmental laws and regulations, and conditions in which the mineral industry operates. The report underlines Brazil's large and diversified mineral endowment. A total of 37 mineral commodities, or groups of closely related commodities, is discussed. An overview of the geologic setting of the major mineral deposits is presented. This report is presented in English and Portuguese in pdf format.
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