Iron ore will be Brazil s mining industry s growth bright spot due to the sector s low production costs, and a strong output growth strategy from Brazilian mining giant Vale. We expect Brazil s share of global iron ore production to increase from --.- in ---- to --.- by ----, with the sector s output reaching ---mnt in ---- from ---mnt in ----. ...Brazil s nickel and tin production growth will remain muted over the coming years due to weak prices. In Q---, Brazilian firm Votorantim Metais reported a -- decline in nickel sales volume in this quarter due to the temporary suspension of operations, fully implemented in June ----. Meanwhile, a lack of new tin projects will keep a lid on Brazil s tin production outlook. ...In Q---, Brazilian firm Votorantim Metais reported a -- decline in nickel sales volume in this quarter due to the temporary suspension of operations, fully implemented in June ----. Meanwhile, a lack of new tin projects will keep a lid on Brazil s tin production outlook.
...Brazil s bauxite sector will experience modest growth, as prices remain weak. Brazil s bauxite is largely mined by aluminium firms, and as such will respond to the country s declining aluminium output. ...In H---, Brazil s bauxite production increased by -.- y-o-y to --.-mnt. Aluminium producer Norsk Hydro reported an uptick bauxite production at the Alunorte and Paragominas mines in the first half of the year, from -.-mnt in H--- to -.-mnt. In May, Norsk Hydro announced efforts to purchase Vale s -- stake in Brazilian bauxite miner ...Aluminium producer Norsk Hydro reported an uptick bauxite production at the Alunorte and Paragominas mines in the first half of the year, from -.-mnt in H--- to -.-mnt. In May, Norsk Hydro announced efforts to purchase Vale s -- stake in Brazilian bauxite miner
...Brazil will remain among top global iron ore producers to ----, despite facing headwinds from low iron ore prices. Vale s relatively low-cost production and high ore grades will ensure the country remains competitive with other major iron ore exporters. ...
