<p>By Roberto Samora</p>
<p>SAO PAULO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Brazilian mining industry association Ibram on Tuesday raised its five-year investment forecast for the sector by 12.5% from last year’s estimate, as higher spending is expected in copper, fertilizer and critical-mineral projects.</p>
<p>Ibram represents companies including Vale  (VALE3.SA) , Gerdau (GGBR4.SA) , ArcelorMittal  (MT.LU)  e Mosaic  (MOS.N) .</p>
<h3>INVESTMENT OUTLOOK</h3>
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<li>Ibram estimated investments between 2026 and 2030 to total $76.9 billion.</li>
<li>That is up from the $68.3 billion projected last year for the 2025-2029 period.</li>
<li>Critical minerals are expected to receive $21.3 billion over the period, 15.2% more than estimated for 2025-2029.</li>
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<p>2025 RESULTS</p>
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<li>Sector revenue reached 298.8 billion reais ($57.35 billion) in 2025, up 10.3% from 2024, Ibram said.</li>
<li>Exports totaled 430.67 million metric tons in 2025, a 7.1% increase, with iron ore accounting for 416.4 million tons. ($1 = 5.2099 reais)</li>
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Brazil mining lobby Ibram boosts investment outlook after strong 2025