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Glencore buying in to Hydro Alunorte alumina refinery, MRN bauxite mining in Brazil

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We look forward to becoming partners with Glencore, and their broad industrial experience within metals and mining, to further develop Alunorte. 2017) “Mining drives extensive deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon.” Landsat pixel-based cloud-free mosaic, bands 3, 2, 1. Figure from Sonter et al. Resources Sonter, L.J., Herrera, D.,

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Ford unveils global small car concept in Brazil; targeting sub-B compact segment in developing markets

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Ford unveiled the Ka Concept in conjunction with the opening ceremony of Ford’s Northeast Industrial Complex in Camaçari, Brazil. million vehicles by 2017, Ford said. The Ka Concept is the second vehicle developed by Ford Brazil following the EcoSport compact utility. Ford Ka Concept. Click to enlarge.

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IEA: record oil output from US, Brazil, Canada and Norway to keep global markets well supplied

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Oil production growth from the United States, Brazil, Canada and Norway can keep the world well supplied, more than meeting global oil demand growth through 2020, but more investment will be needed to boost output after that, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual report on oil markets. mb/d in 2017.

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Summit Ag Group breaks ground on $115M corn ethanol plant in Brazil

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US-based Summit Agricultural Group recently broke ground on the first large-scale corn ethanol production facility in Brazil. The production facility is being built in Lucas do Rio Verde in Mato Grosso, an agricultural state in west central Brazil and the country’s largest producer of corn and soybeans.

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EIA: Global trade in liquefied natural gas grew by 4.5% in 2021

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Bcf/d (4.5%) from 2020, according to The LNG Industry GIIGNL Annual Report 2022 by the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers ( GIIGNL ). Bcf/d, over the past five years (2017–21). Bcf/d) between 2017 and 2021 as a result of nuclear units coming back online. An average of 49.0 India reduced LNG imports by 0.3

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Stellantis makes $155M investment in McEwen Copper Argentina project

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Stellantis intends to lead the industry with the commitment to be carbon net zero by 2038 – a goal that requires innovation and a complete redefinition of the entire business. In Brazil, it is targeting approximately 20% low emission vehicle (LEV) sales mix by the end of the decade.

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GraalBio to build $145M cellulosic ethanol plant in Brazil; first in the Southern Hemisphere

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GraalBio, a biotechnology company of the Graal Group, is planning to build a commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol in Brazil. an associative business model as it complements the first-generation ethanol industry, presenting significant synergies to both sides. Source: Chemtex. Click to enlarge.

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