In 2023, Brazil’s mining sector saw a slight income decrease, earning 248.2 billion reais ($49.8 billion). This represented a 0.7% reduction from the previous year. A drop in global prices for mining goods caused this decrease. The Brazilian Mining Institute (Ibram) shared these findings. Exports from the sector grew, reaching $43 billion, a 3.1% increase. […]
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