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Brazilian steelmaker CSN sells stake in Australian coal miner for $830 million

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Hildete Vodopives

CSN or Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (NYSE: SID) struck a deal to sell its 19.9 percent stake in Australian coal miner Riversdale to mining giant Rio Tinto for $830 million (AUD$780 million), according to its securities filing. CSN, Brazil’s largest diversified … Continue reading →

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Rio to host international investment event next month

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Hildete Vodopives

Exploring business opportunities in Brazil is a good excuse to go to Rio next month for the Rio Investment 2011. Investors from all over the world are expected in Rio from March 22-24 for Rio Investment 2011. A meeting place for … Continue reading →

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Brazil 2010 M&A hits new record

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Hildete Vodopives

Brazil is increasingly a participant in the mergers and acquisitions market. Along with China, the Latin American country led the emerging world to account for one-third of the global industry. According to a survey by Thomson Reuters, in 2010, 693 … Continue reading →

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Brazilians acquisitions abroad top Multinationals buying in Brazil, says Estadão

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Hildete Vodopives

The good shape of Brazilian companies turned them into buyers globally. This year, the balance of acquisitions is positive to Brazil.  Favored by a strong currency they are going shopping everywhere in the world. But it is not all. Most important is … Continue reading →

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Electricity consumption in May: Strong Growth

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Hildete Vodopives

Electricity consumption in May went up 10.5% YoY, according to the Federal energy research bureau (EPE). Industrial segment was the main responsable for this figures. Industrial consumption reached +15.4% YoY. It means that   industrial activity is growing fast.g relevant growth. … Continue reading →

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