The National Department of Mineral Production - DNPM, is pleased to present the twenty-second edition of the Mineral Summary, a sequential publication that began in 1981. It is a reference work, putting together comprehensive information and statistical data collation, organized systematically, with analysis of the facts that explain the behavior of forty nine mineral commodities, representing 90% of the mineral production in Brazil. It is a must reference source for those who need to be up-dated with the Brazilian mineral sector.
We trust the Mineral Summary will fulfill its role to the appropriate community and would like to express our recognition to all those who made possible the conclusion of this work.