Summary
GlobalData’s "Iron Ore Mining in Brazil to 2021", report covers comprehensive information on Brazil’s iron ore mining industry, crude ore reserves, the historical and forecast numbers for iron ore production. The report also includes the historical and forecast numbers for iron ore consumption, and exports. Detailed analysis of the Brazil mining industry’s regulatory structure, demand drivers, competitive landscape, and mining projects at various stages (active, exploration and development) of the supply chain is provided.
Scope
- Summary of the country’s mining industry across various parameters - reserves, production, consumption, exports, competitive landscape, regulatory scenario and the future potential.
- Iron ore production, consumption and export numbers from 2000-2016 and forecast for next five years to 2021.
- Policies and regulatory framework governing the industry.
- Company details, including company overview, business description and data on major active, exploration and development iron ore projects.
Reasons to buy
- Gain an understanding of Brazil’s iron ore mining industry
- Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data
- Obtain the state-wise most up to date information for active, exploration and development iron ore projects.
- Develop strategies based on the latest regulatory events
- Identify various factors affecting the iron ore demand.
- Identify key operating companies’ and obtain the business structure, strategy and prospects.
Companies Mentioned
Vale SA
Anglo American Brasil Ltda
MMX Mineracao e Metalicos SA
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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 1
1.1. List of Tables 3
1.2. List of Figures 4
2. Iron Ore Mining in Brazil to 2021 5
2.1. Key Highlights 5
3. Iron Ore Mining in Brazil: Reserves, Production, Consumption, and Exports 6
3.1. Reserves by Geographical Region and Grade 6
3.2. Historical and Forecast Production 8
3.2.1. Production by form - fines and lumps 11
3.2.2. Forecast production by selected iron ore mines 13
3.3. Active Mines 15
3.4. Exploration and Development Projects 16
3.5. Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Consumption and Trade 18
3.5.1. Domestic iron ore consumption vs. steel production 18
3.5.2. Iron ore exports 19
3.5.3. Exports by country 21
3.6. Demand Drivers 23
3.6.1. Stringent Chinese environmental regulations could reduce iron ore imports and steel production 23
4. Major Iron Ore Producers in Brazil 25
4.1. Vale SA 25
4.2. Anglo American Brasil Ltda 27
4.3. MMX Mineracao e Metalicos SA 27
5. Iron Ore Mining in Brazil: Fiscal Regime 29
5.1. The Brazilian Mining Industry - Governing Bodies 29
5.1.1. Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) 29
5.1.2. Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications (MSTIC) 30
5.2. Brazil’s Mining Fiscal Regime: Laws and Regulations 31
5.2.1. The Mining Code 31
5.2.2. Law No. 4,118 31
5.3. Brazil’s Mining Fiscal Regime: Licenses, Rights, and Obligations 31
5.3.1. Research Authorization 32
5.3.2. Rights 32
5.3.3. Obligations 32
5.4. Brazil’s Mining Fiscal Regime: Taxes and Royalties 33
5.4.1. Corporate Income Tax 33
5.4.2. Withholding Tax 33
5.4.3. Depreciation Rates 33
5.4.4. Royalties 34
6. Appendix 35
6.1. Abbreviations 35
6.2. Methodology 35
6.2.1. Coverage 35
6.2.2. Secondary Research 35
6.3. Contact Us 36
6.4. Disclaimer 36
1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Iron Ore Reserves of Vale SA, 2016 6
Table 2: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Production (million tonnes), 2000-2021 10
Table 3: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Production by Form - Fines and Lumps (million tonnes), 2000-2021 12
Table 4: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Forecast Iron Ore Production by Selected Mines (million tonnes), 2017-2021 14
Table 5: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Active Mines, 2017 15
Table 6: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Exploration Projects, 2017 16
Table 7: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Development Projects, 2017 17
Table 8: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Exports (million tonnes), 2001-2021 20
Table 9: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Exports by Country (million tonnes), 2016 22
Table 10: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Vale SA, Major Projects, 2016 26
Table 11: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - BHP Billiton Ltd, Major Projects, 2016 27
Table 12: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - MMX Mineracao e Metalicos SA, Major Projects, 2016 28
Table 13: Brazil’s Mining Fiscal Regime - Depreciation Rates (%), 2017 33
Table 14: Brazil’s Mining Fiscal Regime - Current Royalty Rates in Brazil by Selected Commodities, 2017 34
1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Iron Ore Reserves by Country (%), 2017 7
Figure 2: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Production (million tonnes) and Iron Ore Price (US$/dmt), 2000-2021 9
Figure 3: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Production by Form - Fines and Lumps vs. No. of Operating Mines (million tonnes), 2000-2021 11
Figure 4: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Forecast Iron Ore Production by Selected Mines (million tonnes), 2017-2021 13
Figure 5: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Brazil Iron Ore Consumption vs. Steel Production (million tonnes), 2001-2021 18
Figure 6: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Historical and Forecast Iron Ore Exports (million tonnes), 2001-2021 19
Figure 7: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Exports by Country (%), 2016 21
Figure 8: Iron Ore Mining in Brazil - Chinese Iron Ore Imports vs. Steel Production (million tonnes), 2001-2021 24
