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Brazil is one of the largest ore producers in the world, ranking third in global manganese reserves and has been an important supplier of the mineral since 1894.

Manganese is a hard, dark gray, brittle metal and is the 12th most abundant element in the Earth's crust. It is used in various industries such as steelmaking, battery production, agriculture, and ceramics.

The main manganese reserves in Brazil are located in the states of Minas Gerais, Pará, and Mato Grosso do Sul.