date:Jan 21, 2013
Paraupebas, in the state of Par, due to iron ore. The city is home to Carajs, the worlds largest open-sky mine, owned by company Vale.
According to Mr Castro, the Brazilian Midwest is highly likely to remain atop with regard to rising exports in 2013. This year, Brazil is increasing the amount of soy produced, and the price should be up from last year, he said.
If the 82 million-tonne soy crop (estimated by the National Supply Company) proves true, the Midwest will lead growth in exports in