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MAY 2011
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President's Message
During this week the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce had an outstanding participation at the PDAC 2011 Convention, promoted worldwide by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the most important event in the World for the Mining Sector that, this year, is being attended by more than 20,000 people.. The Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce performed two events within PDAC. The "Brazil-Canada Mining Breakfast" on March 7th, at the Heenan Blaikie's office, and the "Project Presentations and Networking Event " on March 8th, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With more than 120 attendants, a new record for BCCC, the audience had the opportunity to get in contact with several presenters, being updated about the Brazilian and Canadian Government positioning, the Industry projects, the Financing and Capital sources and the Legal and Advisory sources. We found that, through the presentations, all participants have a more clear understanding about the special moment we all are living in the Brazil-Canada relationship and the opportunities we all have to increase the level of mutual business. . The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce acknowledges and thanks our events co-organizers: the Consulate General Of Brazil in Toronto, the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Camara de Comercio Brasil-Canadá em Sao Paulo-CCBC, Heenan Blaikie LLP, Associação Comercial de Minas-ACMINAS, Pinheiro, Mourão , Raso e Araujo Filho-Advogados, Toronto Stock Exchange, J.Mendo Consultoria e FFA Legal and Support for Mining Cos. A special thanks is due to the new Ambassador of Brazil to Canada, Piragibe Tarrago, who made the opening remarks on the 7th and to Sylvain Fabi from the DFAIT, the Brazil Consul-General in Toronto, Afonso Cardoso, the Secretary of Mines of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines, Claudio Scliar, the Director of the National Department of Mineral Production, Walter Arcoverde, and to Heenan Blaikie that made possible our Breakfast event on March 7th, offering space at their offices. We also thank the important support of our sponsors. The Gold Sponsors: Talon Metals Corp, Pinheiro, Mourão, Raso e Araujo Filho-Advogados, VALE, Heenan Blaikie LLP, Aura Minerals Inc., Rio Novo Gold Inc., Rio Verde Minerals Corp., Macquirie Bank - Metals & Energy Capital Division, Kinross, EDC,-Export Development Canada, and The Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada. The Silver Sponsors: RHIO's recursos Humanos. And the Bonze Sponsors: Toronto Stock Exchange, MBAC Fertilizer Corp., and Felsberg & Associados - Advogados e Consultores Legais. Sincerely Raul Papaleo - President |
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Yamana Advances Agua Rica Strategy Through Agreement with Xstrata and Goldcorp - Targetting Integration Into Alumbrera
Yamana announced an arrangement, subject to formal documentation, with Xstrata Queensland Limited ("Xstrata") and Goldcorp Inc. ("Goldcorp") that would facilitate the ultimate integration of Agua Rica into Minera Alumbrera ("Alumbrera"). Agua Rica is a 100% Yamana owned, development stage project in the province of Catamarca, Argentina and is located approximately 35 kilometres from the currently operating Alumbrera mine. Subject to Xstrata and Goldcorp exercising their option to have Alumbrera acquire Agua Rica, and following the integration of the projects, Xstrata, Goldcorp and Yamana would own interests in the combined project of 50%, 37.5% and 12.5% respectively, consistent with their current interests in Alumbrera.
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7digital and RIM Strike a Chord with Music Store on the BlackBerry PlayBook
7digital Music Store to be pre-installed on the BlackBerry PlayBook at launch in the US and Canada with further international roll out in 2011 7digital Music Store lets users browse, preview and purchase tracks from a catalogue of over 13 million MP3s.
Ben Drury, CEO 7digital comments, "We're really excited to be working with RIM to bring the 7digital experience to the BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM has created an incredible tablet with premium multimedia features and together we are delivering a truly exceptional music experience for mobile users, offering content that is extremely easy to discover, purchase and use.
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Brazil at heart of Google's Latin America strategy
(Reuters)
Brazil is on the way to becoming Google Inc's sixth-largest global market, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Friday as the company opens new offices in the fast-growing Latin American region.
The world's No. 1 Internet search company saw its revenue in the region surge last year on the back of brisk economic growth, with countries showing growth of 50 percent to 100 percent last year
"That means you're almost doubling (revenue) every year," Schmidt told Reuters in the company's offices in Buenos Aires. "That's a lot due to the effect of the economic recovery from a global recession, but also to the development of broadband and the development of the electronic commerce."
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Brazil´s GDP Rises 7,5% in 2010, achieving best result in 25 years
Finance Minister says economy shows significant and sustainable growth potential.
(Portal Brazil)
The Federative Republic of Brazil announced today that its economy saw a 7.5 percent increase in annual real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010 as compared to the previous year, the highest level of growth since 1986. According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the total output of goods and services in Brazil for the year 2010 reached R$ 3.67 trillion (approximately US$ 2.1 trillion, using the 2010 average exchange rate). In the fourth quarter of 2010, GDP rose 0.7 percent from the third quarter of that year (3.0 percent in annualized rates), in the seasonally adjusted series... Read the full Article: Click Here
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Brazil and South Africa more popular - BBC poll
(BBC)
The number of people who see Brazil as having a positive influence in the world is rising rapidly, according to a BBC World Service poll of 27 countries.
The country is regarded positively by 49%, compared with 40% last year - the largest jump by any of the 16 nations respondents are asked to comment on.
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11th Conference on Equipment Technology - COTEQ
Conference & Trade Show
The 11th edition of the Conference on Equipment Technology - COTEQ shall be held on May 10th through 13th, 2011, in Pernambuco, in a total exhibition area of 1,380 m².
Consolidated as one of the most renowned events of the national industry, it has been traditionally getting together professionals, directors, engineers, consultants, specialists, technicians, researchers and scholars connected to Nondestructive Testing, Inspection, Integrity, Equipment, Corrosion and Painting, Experimental Analysis of Voltages and Mechanical Behavior of Materials which are involved in several sectors, such as: Oil/Petrochemical, Chemical, Energy Generation, Steel Industry, Metal-Mechanics, Naval, Nuclear, Aeronautics, Automotive, Paper and Cellulose, Assembly Service Providers, Maintenance e Inspection in processing units, Universities, Institutes and Research and Development Centers, among others.
About 190 technical studies published by national and international authors are presented at each edition of COTEQ.
The Conference on Equipment Technology - COTEQ is the ideal scenario for organizations to exhibit their technology, products and services and to leverage business and expand their relationship with professionals.
Additional information may be obtained at ABENDI's Events and Exhibition sector:
Tel: +55 (11) 5586-3197
e-mail: eventos@abendi.org.br
Event brouchure: Click Here
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9th Annual Latin American Infrastructure Leadership Forum
Conference & Trade Show
The 9th Annual Latin American Leadership Forum presents the top 50 infrastructure projects that will drive the region's growth. Projects presented at the Forum have a cumulative value in excess of US$50 billion offering tremendous business opportunities for the public and private sector. The Forum is multi-sector providing a clear picture of the Latin American Infrastructure market and strong business development value to all firms doing business or seeking to be involved in the region. The Leadership Forum structure is unique, dynamic and interactive 500 executives from the public and private sectors participate for 2.5 days in a series of:
- Rapid project presentations representatives from strategic projects
will give informative and rapid presentations - Pre-scheduled Private Meetings. Up to 15 per registrant meet one
on-one and make business and connections - Deep Dive Workshops focused sponsored sessions covering critical
issues - Events welcoming reception, luncheons, and breakfasts that allow
people to develop rich network
When: May 4th - 6th , 2011.
Where: Rio de Janeiro
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SIAL - The North American Food Marketplace
Conference & Trade Show
SIAL Canada is an international tradeshow dedicated to food industry professionals which targets the North American market. Each year, over 530 agrifood exhibitors and 12,000 professionals come together for this uniting event.
The Brazil Pavilion at SIAL 2011 will have 75 m2 of area, space that will accommodate 20 exhibitors. The SECOM team from the Brazil Consulate in Toronto will be responsible for organizing and representing Brazil at the exhibition. The Foreign Ministry will finance the full rent for the space and the decoration of the booth, while exhibitors will be responsible for transporting their goods, customs fees and personal expenses of its representatives at the fair. The selection process to organize and integrate the Brazilian stand will be based on product quality and the first companies to confirm their presence will have priority.
If your company is interested in participating in the most prestigious food fair in North America, please contact the Minister Wanja Campos da Nobrega, chief of the Trade Promotion Section (SECOM) by email: trade@consbrastoronto.org
When: May 11th to 13th, 2011
Where: Metro Toronto Convetion Center
North Building
255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Event Schedule:
Wednesday May 11, 2011: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday May 12, 2011: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday May 13, 2011: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information: on the SIAL website - Click Here |
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Canadian Senate Survey
Dear BCCC Members,
BCCC would like to thank all our members for their support through the year. It is with great pleasure that we received your answers to the survey that we sent regarding the study that the Senate is doing about Brazil.
Next month, the Chamber is appearing before the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The Chamber is going to be represented by Eric Bonnor, BCCC Chairman and Eduardo Klurfan, BCCC Vice-Chairman.
We look forward to keep working closely with each one of you.
Sincerely,
Fabiana Silva
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