Economy of Brazil

Andrew Brown AKA Doctor Troller Becomes Top 3 Richest NFT Artist With Net Worth of £200 Million GBP

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Off-road vehicles, Non-fungible token, Troller Veículos Especiais, Transport, Economy of Brazil, Motor vehicles

LONDON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Who is Doctor Troller?

Key Points: 
  • Doctor Troller is currently one of the world's top 3 richest NFT artists, with a net worth valued at 200 million GBP in 2021.
  • Born and raised in London, digital artist and prankster Andrew "Doctor Troller" Brown is known for his disruptive visual and multimedia art style.
  • Doctor Troller's net worth rose to 200 million GBP in 2021 due to the boom in NFT (Non-Fungible Token) popularity.
  • But now, with Brown's net worth valued at over 200 million GBP, he has become one of the top 3 wealthiest NFT artists in existence.

Mining Giant Vale S.A. Selects Nextracker to Supply Smart Solar Trackers for 766 MW Sol de Cerrado Solar Project in Brazil

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Vale S.A., Minas Gerais, Companies, Mining, Economy of Brazil

SOROCABA, Brazil, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vale S.A., one of the largest mining companies in the world, has chosen Nextracker to supply its NX Horizon bifacially optimized smart solar trackers for the Sol de Cerrado solar project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • SOROCABA, Brazil, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vale S.A., one of the largest mining companies in the world, has chosen Nextracker to supply its NX Horizon bifacially optimized smart solar trackers for the Sol de Cerrado solar project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • "Our decision was based on Nextracker's proven performance after a thorough due diligence process," said Marco Braga, Vale's Global Procurement Director.
  • The company also recently secured a contract to supply its bifacially optimized trackers to the 830 MW Janaba solar project in Minas Gerais and is mining industry's solar tracker of choice in Australia.
  • Vale S.A.(NYSE: VALE) is a Brazilian multinational corporation focused on the metals, mining, and transportation sectors in Brazil and the world.

Gerdau S.A. - Form 20-F

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
SEC filings, Securities commission, B3, New York Stock Exchange, Form 20-F, Gerdau, GGB, Companies, Service companies, Economy of Brazil

b"SO PAULO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GERDAU S.A. (NYSE: GGB, B3: GGBR3, GGBR4) hereby announces that the Form 20-F related to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at http://sec.gov and with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) at http://cvm.gov.br and it is also available at the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ri.gerdau.com/en/\nShareholders may request a free copy of the Form 20-F from the IR team by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling +55 11 3094-6300.\n"

Key Points: 
  • b"SO PAULO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GERDAU S.A. (NYSE: GGB, B3: GGBR3, GGBR4) hereby announces that the Form 20-F related to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at http://sec.gov and with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) at http://cvm.gov.br and it is also available at the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ri.gerdau.com/en/\nShareholders may request a free copy of the Form 20-F from the IR team by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling +55 11 3094-6300.\n"

Angola Construction Industry Report 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Countries, Companies, Economy of Brazil, Odebrecht, Angola, Soares da Costa

The "The Construction Industry in Angola 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "The Construction Industry in Angola 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on The Construction Sector in Angola and includes country information and comprehensive information on the size and state of the sector, major players including international groups and projects underway and planned.
  • There are profiles of 21 companies including Chinese construction and infrastructure companies such as China Machinery Engineering Corporation and China Road Bridge Corporation, Brazilian construction companies such as Odebrecht, and Portuguese players such as civil construction group Soares da Costa.
  • Construction companies reported that their top challenges were difficulty obtaining materials, a fall in demand and a difficulty getting finance.

B3 confirms JBS in the Carbon Efficient Index

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Food recalls, JBS S.A., Food industry, B3, JBS, Economy of Brazil, Food and drink

SO PAULO, Jan.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JBS S.A. (the "Company" or "JBS" B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY) in accordance with the terms of CVM Instruction No.

Key Points: 
  • SO PAULO, Jan.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JBS S.A. (the "Company" or "JBS" B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY) in accordance with the terms of CVM Instruction No.
  • The 2021 edition is the first to encompass companies listed on the IBrX100 that formally submitted their greenhouse gas emissions inventories to B3.
  • A presence in the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2) portfolio of B3 is not the only sustainability acknowledgement JBS has received.
  • The advance in therankingof the CollerFAIRRProteinProducer Index, published in November 2020, was another recent important acknowledgement received by JBS.

B3 confirms JBS in the Carbon Efficient Index

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Food recalls, JBS S.A., Food industry, B3, JBS, Economy of Brazil, Food and drink

SO PAULO, Jan.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JBS S.A. (the "Company" or "JBS" B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY) in accordance with the terms of CVM Instruction No.

Key Points: 
  • SO PAULO, Jan.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JBS S.A. (the "Company" or "JBS" B3: JBSS3; OTCQX: JBSAY) in accordance with the terms of CVM Instruction No.
  • The 2021 edition is the first to encompass companies listed on the IBrX100 that formally submitted their greenhouse gas emissions inventories to B3.
  • A presence in the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2) portfolio of B3 is not the only sustainability acknowledgement JBS has received.
  • The advance in therankingof the CollerFAIRRProteinProducer Index, published in November 2020, was another recent important acknowledgement received by JBS.

Notice to the Market

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Ethanol fuel, Cosan, Companies, Economy of Brazil, B3, Financial markets

SO PAULO, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosan S.A. ("Cosan" or "Company") (B3: CSAN3) informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Company was selected to be part of the 16th B3 Sustainability Index Portfolio ("ISE B3").

Key Points: 
  • SO PAULO, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosan S.A. ("Cosan" or "Company") (B3: CSAN3) informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Company was selected to be part of the 16th B3 Sustainability Index Portfolio ("ISE B3").
  • The ISE 2021 portfolio will be launched on December 3, 2020, together with the ISE B3 15-year Forum, and will run from January 4 to December 30, 2021.
  • Cosan is present in several segments of the economy, driving the development of Brazil.
  • Company Registry (NIRE) 35.300.177.045 | CVM Code No.

Banco Safra Launches in the U.S. with ACI Worldwide’s Cloud-Enabled Payments Solutions

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Data management, Banking, Online Retail, Technology, Professional services, Security, Retail, Software, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Finance, Banco Safra, ACI Worldwide, ACI, Safra, Companies, Economy of Brazil, Business organizations

Banco Safra will benefit from ACIs cloud-enabled solutions and API connectivity as it expands its operations into the U.S. market with a new acquiring offering SafraPay.

Key Points: 
  • Banco Safra will benefit from ACIs cloud-enabled solutions and API connectivity as it expands its operations into the U.S. market with a new acquiring offering SafraPay.
  • Banco Safra provides tailored banking solutions to both individual and business customers in Brazil and abroad it is present in 24 countries and on three continents.
  • Following its success with ACI in Brazil, Banco Safra sought to replicate the same success in the U.S. by launching SafraPay.
  • ACI, ACI Worldwide, the ACI logo, ACI Universal Payments, UP, the UP logo and all ACI product/solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACI Worldwide, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries, in the United States, other countries or both.

/ R E PE A T -- Webcast Alert: Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS Announces First Quarter 2020 Results Webcast/

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Friday, May 22, 2020
Usiminas, Companies, Belo Horizonte, Economy of Brazil

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, May 20 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstCall/ -- Usinas Siderrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS(OTC: USDMY,USNZY) (B3: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6) (Latibex: XUSIO, XUSI) announces the following Webcast:

Key Points: 
  • BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, May 20 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstCall/ -- Usinas Siderrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS(OTC: USDMY,USNZY) (B3: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6) (Latibex: XUSIO, XUSI) announces the following Webcast:
    What: First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call, which will be presented on May 22th, 2020.
  • How:Live over the Internet (in Portuguese - simultaneous translation into English) -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.
  • Its companies extract iron ore, transform it into steel, according to client's specifications, offer efficient logistic and deliver finished products, meeting customer's needs.
  • Usiminas is integrated upstream and downstream offering products with high technological content and maximizing value for shareholders, customers and society.

Webcast Alert: Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS Announces First Quarter 2020 Results Webcast

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Usiminas, Belo Horizonte, Companies, Economy of Brazil

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Usinas Siderrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS(OTC: USDMY,USNZY) (B3: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6) (Latibex: XUSIO, XUSI) announces the following Webcast:

Key Points: 
  • BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Usinas Siderrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. - USIMINAS(OTC: USDMY,USNZY) (B3: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6) (Latibex: XUSIO, XUSI) announces the following Webcast:
    What: First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call, which will be presented on May 22th, 2020.
  • How:Live over the Internet (in Portuguese - simultaneous translation into English) -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.
  • The live webcast and slide presentation will be available at Usiminas' website:
    To take part in the Conference Call dial:
    An audio replay of the conference call will be available at +55 (11) 3193 1012 until May 28th, 2020.
  • Usiminas is integrated upstream and downstream offering products with high technological content and maximizing value for shareholders, customers and society.