O pólo sídero-metalúrgico de Carajás: gênese de uma nova região industrial?

Resumen

The present article seeks to analyze the process that is transforming an area along the Carajás Railroad into a siderurgy and metallurgy zone. After examining the causes for the establishment of the siderurgic projects in the region, the author outlines a brief historical overview and presents the current status of the establishment of the siderurgic plants. Finally, the main positive factors for the development of siderurgy in the region are examined in contrast to the main negative factors. The author concludes pointing out that the necessary conditions for the consolidation of siderurgy in the area reached by the Carajás Railroad and for making it one of the vectors for the development of the region are indeed a reality. It is necessary to overcome the limitations in order to realize the necessary conditions.