The mineral economy of Brazil--Economia mineral do Brasil
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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1999 |
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Title | The mineral economy of Brazil--Economia mineral do Brasil |
DOI | 10.3133/ds53 |
Authors | Alfredo C. Gurmendi, Frederico Lopes Barboza, Charles H. Thorman |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Data Series |
Series Number | 53 |
Index ID | ds53 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |