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Brazil Has 1/3 of Graphite Reserves and Approximately 97% of Niobium, Which Together with Graphene Will Revolutionize Humanity’s Future
On the last Thursday (11/04), the Brazilian Company of Metallurgy and Mining (CBMM) inaugurated the expansion project of its unit in Araxá, in Alto Paranaíba, Minas Gerais. The investment plan of R$ 7 billion, recently announced by the Company, is aimed at increasing production capacity from 100,000 to 150,000 tons per year and promises to generate about 133 direct jobs in the municipality. Additionally, the company is developing new technologies with graphene oxides at the unit.
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The inauguration ceremony at the company’s headquarters was attended by Governor Romeu Zema, who signed a letter of intent aimed at stimulating social and economic development in the region.
The document advocates for the expansion of direct and indirect job opportunities, increased revenue for the municipality and its surroundings, as well as the implementation of productive activities that add value and technology to the state.
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In just three hours, a natural stone floor transforms the entrance of the house with an organic effect, immediate drainage, and a sophisticated non-slip finish that doesn’t puddle water, dries quickly, and impresses with the final result.
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‘Interlocking brick’ made of earth arrives in the construction industry with cost reductions of up to 40% on the project.
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Espírito Santo will receive the largest engineering project in its history with the duplication of BR 262, which will have 50 viaducts, 28 bridges, and 2-kilometer tunnels cutting through the most challenging mountainous region of the entire state.
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A project of nearly 9 million reais already has the first kilometer paved in Santa Catarina and promises to completely transform the access between Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros in an area where tourism is growing at a rapid pace.
Brazilian Company of Metallurgy and Mining, CBMM, is Developing New Technologies with Niobium and Graphene Oxides
CBMM has made an investment of R$ 3 billion in the last eight years and continues to expand. Today, about 85,000 tons of niobium are produced and sold annually, and according to Rodrigo Amado, the company’s executive manager for strategy and new business, the investment will lead the company to more than double its production capacity. The goal is to reach up to 185,000 tons per year by 2030.
In the mobility front, there are investments in technologies for electric batteries and in other advanced materials for the automotive segment, for example. In addition, the company is developing new technologies with niobium and graphene oxides, elements that have great synergy in applications for this segment.
“For more than six decades, we have invested in the development of the niobium product market. We aim to offer increasingly relevant technological solutions for various industries. We anticipate doubling in size, in sales volume, by 2030, and for that, we will invest over R$ 7 billion for a new expansion cycle, which is set to begin in 2023,” explained CBMM CEO Eduardo Ribeiro.
“The demand for niobium is growing annually. This shows that the metal has an increasing application in the productive sector. One example is lithium battery manufacturing; niobium helps in faster charging and extending the product’s lifespan. This makes the scenario for CBMM and Minas more promising,” evaluated Governor Romeu Zema.
Brazil Welcomes the First and Largest Graphene Production Factory in South America, Capable of Producing Up to 5,000 Kg Per Year, Which Along with Niobium Will Revolutionize Humanity’s Destiny
The inauguration of the first and largest graphene production factory, on an industrial scale in South America, held on July 9, was attended by the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, the Chief Minister of the Civil House, Luiz Eduardo Ramos, and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Marcos Pontes. The unit will have the capacity to produce up to five thousand kilos of high-quality graphene per year.
In his speech, President Jair Bolsonaro highlighted Brazil’s potential: “We have a blessed homeland. Looking at the periodic table, we have all of it here in Brazil. Including those that are rare. We have about 1/3 of the graphite reserves in various states. We have approximately 97% of Niobium, which when combined with graphene, will truly revolutionize humanity’s destiny,” he said. Check the video below
About the Material Recognized Worldwide for Its Incredible Physical Properties
Graphene is a material recognized worldwide for its incredible physical properties, such as high mechanical resistance, lightness, malleability, and high thermal and electrical conductivity. Brazil is the third-largest global supplier of graphite mineral and has the second-largest global reserve of this material, which is the main raw material for graphene. It is estimated that this market will generate over 3 billion dollars in 5 years.
Among the products that utilize this raw material are: bulletproof vests, anti-corrosive paints, self-cleaning and antibacterial fabrics, motorcycle helmets, rebar for construction, batteries, among others.
The Civil House monitors policies for advanced materials to promote harmonization and regulation of this topic with various sectoral actions conducted by other ministries.
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