摘要

Brazil boasts of an illustrious mining industry. The Brazilian geology is endowed with a spectrum of metals and minerals – bauxite, niobium, iron ore, manganese, nickel, tantalum, copper, tin and gemstones. In fact, Brazil is responsible for one-fourth of the world's iron-ore output and is the fifth-largest producer of tin around the globe. The country is the world leader in production of niobium. Moreover, after Canada, it is the largest producer of alluvial diamonds in the Americas. Other gemstones that are mined exhaustively in Brazil include topaz, Paraíba tourmaline, emeralds and amethyst. Global mining majors operating in Brazil include Australia's BHP Billiton and UK-based Rio Tinto, as well as the host nation's Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD). It is expected that over US$30bn worth of capital will be infused by various players into the Brazilian mining industry by 2012. Of the total, a substantial amount is planned to be spent by the industry to further research on metals and minerals. Adding to the prospects of the Brazilian mining industry is the recent discovery of significant kimberlites, tungsten and copper deposits which have helped attract greater attention from both domestic as well as international mining companies. However, to fully leverage the potential offered by the rich endowments of the country, Brazil needs to make an urgent change in the way its bureaucracy functions and also overhaul its crushing tax regime. The Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais (CPRM) is responsible for basic geological mapping and maintaining mining statistics in the Brazil. The country has fairly well-established laws for the management and exploitation of resources, and for the granting of licenses. But the need for permitting more number of private players to set shop in the country has gathered voice prompting the government to reconsider its rules and regulations concerning mining activity. Industry Forecast Brazil is a significant player in the mining space and is expected to perform well over the forecast period, supported by a number of joint ventures formed by mining companies for exploring Brazilian geology. According to this report, the domestic mining industry of Brazil is forecast to log an average growth of 8.53% a year during 2008-2012. 目录及图表 Executive Summary Chapter 1 - Industry Trends And Developments Market Overview Regulatory Structure Chapter 2 - Project And Property Updates Metals Minerals Precious Stones Table: Mines In Brazil Chapter 3 - SWOT Analysis Brazil Political SWOT Brazil Economic SWOT Brazil Business Environment SWOT Chapter 4 - Business Environment Introduction Regional Overview Table: Regional Business Environmet Overview Brazil: Business Environment Ranking Bulgaria: Business Environment Ranking Table: Brazil Business Environment Legal Framewor Labour Force Table: Demographic Indicators (2005) Foreign Investment Policy Table: Latin America Chapter 5 - Political Environment Table: Cabinet Of Brazil In October Chapter 6 - Industry Forecast Scenario Global Overview Regional Analysis Brazil Mining Industry Forecast Table: Brazil Mining Industry Forecast Chapter 7 - Competitive Landscape Table: Brazil Mining - Key Players Chapter 8 - Company Monitor Companhia Vale do Rio Doce São Luis Mining Jaguar Mining Appendix A: Mining Ratings: Methodology Introduction Breakdown of Ratings Breakdown Of Components Appendix B: The World Economy Outlook And Risks Table: Global Assumptions United States Soft Landing Ahead Risks To Outlook Europe Moderating, But Solid Economic Growth Medium-Term Growth Outlook Japan Japan In 2007 & 2008 Japan's Medium-Term Prospects China China In 2007 And 2008 China's Medium-Term Prospects Oil Appendix C: Regional Demographic Data Table: Wages (ave. per annum), US$ Table: Population Table: Household Spending Per Capita, US$ Table: Private Consumption Per Capita, US$ PPP Table: Market Size, GDP, US$bn