The
Center of Mineral Technology - CETEM - is a national research
institute linked to the Ministry of Science and Technology -
MCT. Since its creation, in 1978, it has been involved with
technological development in mineral technology.
During its 28 years of existence, CETEM accumulated an outstanding
track record for services provided, including over 750 technological
projects assisting companies that operate in the mining-metallurgical,
chemical and materials industries. The scope of its activities
characterizes CETEM as a National Institute focused on a well-defined
theme: performance in research and development of mineral and
environmental technologies. Currently, research activities are
conducted in almost all of the Federation states, above all
the states of Pará, Bahia, Piauí, Ceará, Santa Catarina, Minas
Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
CETEM occupies an area of 20.000 m², which includes 24 laboratories,
3 pilot plants and a specialized library. Its excellent lab
infrastructure, oriented exclusively to the development of mineral
technologies, unique in the Country, in addition to the highly
qualified technical staff, grant CETEM credibility to face the
challenges of the mining and metallurgical industries.
CETEM is mostly funded by public resources. Therefore, it must
create programs to develop more projects of interest to society
and, preferably, having visibility to society. It plays a significant
role in the development of Mineral Technology in the country
and in the dissemination of knowledge, a fact evidenced by its
scientific and technological production, in addition to the
many inquiries made to the Center by the public sector and by
private initiative, seeking solutions for technological problems.
An expressive portion of its technical capacity is focused on
the rendering of services to small and medium sized companies,
through mineral-based local productive arrangements.
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