The largest iron ore mine in the Amazon is called Carajás, located in the state of Pará, in northern Brazil. It was discovered in 1967 and is considered the largest iron ore reserve on the planet. The value of its production is currently estimated at US$13 billion.

The largest iron ore mine in the Amazon is called Carajás, located in the state of Pará, in northern Brazil. It was discovered in 1967 and is considered the largest iron ore reserve on the planet. The value of its …

In the Canaã dos Carajás municipality of Brazil's Pará state, the world's largest iron ore mine offers what some call a model for more sustainable mining. Operated by mining giant Vale, the mine sits on a 3,000-square-mile …

The detailed image shows the largest of these mines, the Serra Norte complex. The terraced appearance is a result of the open pit mining method, in which layers are excavated one at a time. Nine iron ore deposits …

Petrographic and geochemical studies at giant Serra Norte iron ore deposits in the Carajás mineral province, Pará State, Brazil.

Carajás Mine, the world's largest iron ore mine, is located in the state of Para in Northern Brazil. Fully owned by Brazilian miner Vale (CVRD), the mine holds 7.2 billion metric tons of iron ore in proven and probable reserves.

The Carajas-Serra Norte Iron Mine is located in the state of Para, Brazil. It was first discovered in 1967 and has been in operation since 1985. This mine utilizes surface mining techniques, specifically open pit mining.

The Carajás region of the country boasts some of the richest reserves and concentrations of iron ore anywhere on the planet, with the Carajás Mine, located in the state …

The detailed image shows the largest of these mines, the Serra Norte complex. The terraced appearance is a result of the open pit mining method, in which layers are excavated one at a time. Nine iron ore deposits exist along the Serra Norte (Northern Range).

Today at Carajás, CVRD mines and processes 45 million tons of iron ore annually, as well as 1.5 millions tons of manganese, and 10,000 kilograms of gold. It is also preparing to produce copper, bauxite and other metals.

In the Canaã dos Carajás municipality of Brazil's Pará state, the world's largest iron ore mine offers what some call a model for more sustainable mining. Operated by mining giant Vale, the mine sits on a 3,000-square-mile tract of forest, which Vale helps protect in partnership with the Chico Mendes Conservation and Biodiversity Institute.

Carajás is a unique region, with abundant and high-grade mineral resources. Its discovery changed the history of Vale and iron ore in Brazil, placing the country as one of the main producers and exporters of this natural resource.

Carajás Mine, the world's largest iron ore mine, is located in the state of Para in northern Brazil. Fully owned by Brazilian miner Vale (CVRD), it holds 7.2 billion metric tonnes of iron ore in proven and probable reserves.

The Carajas-Serra Norte Iron Mine is located in the state of Para, Brazil. It was first discovered in 1967 and has been in operation since 1985. This mine utilizes surface mining techniques, …

US Steel initially wanted to develop the Carajás iron deposit alone, but the Brazilian Government was unwilling to hand control over to a foreign company. In 1970, the Brazilian Government opted instead to create a joint venture company, Amazonias Mineração (AMZA), which …

Today at Carajás, CVRD mines and processes 45 million tons of iron ore annually, as well as 1.5 millions tons of manganese, and 10,000 kilograms of gold. It is also preparing to produce …

The Carajás region of the country boasts some of the richest reserves and concentrations of iron ore anywhere on the planet, with the Carajás Mine, located in the state of Pará in Northern Brazil, holding the distinction of being the world's largest iron ore mine.

Carajás is a unique region, with abundant and high-grade mineral resources. Its discovery changed the history of Vale and iron ore in Brazil, placing the country as one of the …