Carajas Iron Ore Mine, Brazil
US Steel subsequently withdrew from the joint venture in 1977 by selling its share to Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) for $55m. Vale produced 237.9Mt of iron ore at the Carajas Mine for 2009, against 301.7Mt in 2008. Brazil is currently the world's largest exporter of iron ore with annual production of over 510Mt. Carajas iron ore mine ...
