The Geological Survey of Brazil (SGB), through the Directorate of Geology and Mineral Resources (DGM), casts a keen eye on titanium, revealing its fundamental role in the industry and highlighting its potential as a driver of the country’s economic development.
The published report presents a comprehensive analysis of the uses and applications of this strategic element, uncovering growth opportunities in industrial production, particularly in the paint sector, and emphasizing its role in high-tech products.
Titanium: A Strategic Opportunity
Titanium, a vital commodity for the paint industry and other sectors, emerges as a strategic asset for Brazil. While the country is one of the largest paint producers globally, it still depends on the import of titanium dioxide, an essential component.
However, this limitation does not obscure the potential of titanium as a lever for economic development, both in paint production and in high-tech industries.
The project “Lateritic Titanium in the Paraná Basin – Overview of the State of Paraná” highlights SGB’s initiative to assess titanium mineralization in the Paraná Basin, a region with considerable potential. The research details different types of titanium deposits, analyzes national demand for this mineral, and uses aerogeophysical and geochemical data to identify promising targets.
Areas of Potential: The Serra Geral Formation in the Paraná Basin hosts titanium mineral deposits, concentrated through the process of laterization.
The study identifies four areas with potential for titanium-enriched laterites in Paraná. These areas will undergo field investigations, including sample collection and spectral signature analysis, with the intention of deepening the understanding of these deposits.
The work sought to organize information about uses and applications of the titanium element, mineral economy data, a review of the titanium deposit discovered in Paraguay, near the border with Brazil, and the assessment of mineral potential for the occurrence of this type of deposit in the state of Paraná. The SGB Communication Portal reports.
The institution also highlights that the project is related to some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the economic, social, and environmental dimensions, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
Titanium emerges as a valuable asset, with the potential to drive the Brazilian economy on multiple fronts. Its significance in the paint industry and its role in high-tech products underscore the need to explore Brazil’s mineral wealth strategically and sustainably.
Source: Communication Unit Geological Survey of Brazil
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