"We expect that the mining regulatory framework will improve in the short term since the current Brazilian solid waste characterization standards (ABNT-NBR 10.004) are inadequate for mining."
"Our main focus in Brazil remains on ensuring full and fair reparation and compensation, and investing in the safe and sustainable restart of Samarco’s operations."
“Brazil is one of the countries with the greatest social inequality. We therefore play an important role in promoting the economic development of local communities living in the areas where mining is carried out.”
"Our strategic goals are to define an economic gold mine at our LDS project, and to demonstrate the significant upside potential that we believe exists on the property."
"Vale is playing a key role in the global energy transition, with its portfolio of high-quality iron ore products and solutions, essential for the decarbonization of the steel industry, and as a producer of metals essential for the world’s electrification."
"Complex tax and labour legislation, together with Brazil´s large geographic span make the distribution space a very special one when compared to other markets."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.