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1. Chemical uses Sodium bicarbonate is an important component and additive in the preparation of many other chemical raw materials. Sodium bicarbonate is also used in the production and treatment of various chemicals, such as natural PH buffers, catalysts and reactants, and stabilizers used in th...Read more »
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05. Carajás, Brazil KARAGAS is the world’s largest producer of iron ore, with estimated reserves of about 7.2 bn tonnes. Its Mine Operator, Vale, a Brazilian metals and mining specialist, is the world’s largest producer of iron ore and nickel and ...Read more »
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10.Escondida, Chile Ownership of the ESCONDIDA mine at Atacama Desert in northern Chile is divided between BHP Billiton (57.5%) , Rio Tinto (30%) and Mitsubishi-led joint ventures (12.5% combined) . The mine accounted for 5 per cent of global copp...Read more »