Brazil has large reserves of key metals such as aluminum, iron ore, niobium and nickel. It is also a leading producer of precious metals such as gold and notable presence in platinum market.
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) is responsible for the development of science and technology. Geology, mineral and energy resources, hydropower, mining and metallurgy, oil, fuel and electricity are the primary areas of concern for the MME. The National Mining Agency (ANM) is a federal agency responsible for the implementation of national policy pertaining to mining.
The Geological Survey of Brazil provides basic geological information required for the management and rational exploitation of the country’s mineral resources. The survey department also performs geological surveying, scientific and technical research and studies in the fields of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, marine geology, paleontology and remote sensing. Various taxes, including corporate income tax and withholding tax, among others, are applicable to entities in Brazil.
Report Scope
- The report outlines the governing bodies, governing laws, various mineral licenses and fees by and territory
Reasons to Buy
- Enhance your decision-making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner
- Find out Brazil's governing bodies, major laws in the industry
- Identify various mineral licenses and fees
- To gain an overview of Brazil's mining fiscal regime
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Country overview
- Mineral overview
- Governing bodies
- Mining laws and regulations
- Mineral licenses, rights and obligations
- Mining taxes and royalties
- Sustainable mining practices
- Appendix

