Ministry of Mines and Energy (Brazil)

Ministry of Mines and Energy (Brazil)
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Ministry of Mines and Energy
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Current minister Edison Lobão
since: 1 January 2011
Established 22 July 1960
Command structure Presidency
Headquarters Palácio do Planalto
Annual budget R$ 25.4 billion (2011)[1]
Website www.mme.gov.br

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) is a Brazilian government ministry established in 1960. It fosters investments in mining and energy-related activies, funds research and sets out government policies. Previously, mines and energy were the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture.

References

  1. ^ Contas Abertas

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