
MANGANESE ORE
Brazil is in a privileged position among the main manganese producers in the world, are its reserves. As these are large and high-grade reserves in Brazil, the exploitation of manganese ore becomes economically viable, increasing production, in view of the demand of the domestic and foreign consumer market. The states that hold the majority of production are Pará (70%), Minas Gerais (15%) and Mato Grosso do Sul (14.6%). In view of the results presented, it is understood that Brazil has sufficient potential to be in a more advantageous position among the main producers of manganese in the world, due to the reserves it has. Despite holding considerable quantities, Brazil should still invest in research that points to new reserves to be mined, so that Brazilian production meets the growing demand
consumer market, especially when referring to the export of its products, since its increase provides advantages to the country. The states that have the reserves with the highest percentage of manganese content are: Bahia (55.17%), Rondônia (53%) and Mato Grosso do Sul (51.49%).
Products
Manganese Ore
Consumption
Industry
Source
Brazil
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