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Does Brazil have mines?
Brazil is one the biggest global players in the mining sector. It is the world’s largest producer of niobium, second largest exporter of iron ore and manganese and among the largest producers of bauxite and tin.
How many active mines are there?
In total, the U.S. had 12,968 active mines across the country in 2019.
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Number of active mines in the United States in 2019, by commodity*
| Characteristic | Number of active mines |
|---|---|
| Coal | 1,134 |
| Nonmetal | 920 |
| Metal | 287 |
What is Brazil’s main export?
Brazil mainly exports soy beans (11.6%), petroleum oils (10.7%), iron ores (10.1%), maize (3.2%), and chemical wood pulp (3.1%); while its main imports are petroleum oils (9.9%), parts and accessories for tractors and motor vehicles (2.6%), electrical apparatus for line telephony (2.5%), floating vessels (2.5%), and …
What is Brazil’s 3rd largest export?
List of exports of Brazil
| # | Product | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron ore | 32,738 |
| 2 | Crude Petroleum | 20,694 |
| 3 | Soybeans | 17,404 |
| 4 | Raw Sugar | 13,176 |
Who owns the biggest gold mine?
The Big 10
| Rank | Name | Reserves Moz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newmont Goldcorp | 85.0 |
| 2 | Barrick Gold | 140.2 |
| 3 | Franco-Nevada | 113.726 Jan’16 |
| 4 | Polyus Gold | 74.1 |
Where is the most gold?
Gold mining production map
| Country | Tonnes |
|---|---|
| China | 368.3 |
| Russian Federation | 331.1 |
| Australia | 327.8 |
| United States | 190.2 |