Tag: National Mining Agency

Study: Almost 30% of Brazil’s gold exports may be illegal

RT Staff Reporters -
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost 30% of the gold exported by Brazil between 2019 and 2020 - 48.9 tons - may have come from illegal mining areas, in a combination of inspection shortcomings, irregular actions by companies and...
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Minas Gerais, Brazil,Leleu's home is considered one of the 'prettiest' in the neighborhood of Socorro and is in the direct path of the mud if the dam breaks

The Despair of Those Who Live Near Dam Set to Rupture in Brazil

Lise Alves -
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A small city in Minas Gerais has been in waiting mode this week as residents pause to see what will happen after the impending rupture of the northern slope of...
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The Carajrás mine, run by Vale in the state of Pará is the world's largest iron ore mine, photo by Vale press

Proposal for Brazilian Mining Regulator

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By Andrew Willis, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A mining bill in Brazil aims to create a powerful new independent regulator for the sector, endowed with powers to auction mining concessions and set minimum investment levels for companies....
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