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Carajás mine

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The mine is largely powered by hydroelectric power from the
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The mine is located in the mining concession area of the
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Carajás mine is located in Brazil
State
Pará
Brazil
06°03′31″S 50°10′37″W / 6.05861°S 50.17694°W / -6.05861; -50.17694
Iron ore
Vale S.A.
iron ore
mine
Parauapebas
Pará
Carajás Mountains
Brazil
open-pit mine
gold
manganese
copper
nickel
Vale
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce
US Steel
Carajás National Forest
Tucuruí Dam



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