Terras Raras (TR): um elemento-chave para a promoção da Quarta Revolução Industrial no Brasil?

Abstract

This dissertation aims to conduct a study on rare earth elements (ETR), or simply Rare Earths (TR), as a possible key element for the promotion and consolidation of the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution (or INDUSTRY 4.0) in Brazil. In this sense, this dissertation begins with an INTRODUCTION, on the theme. CHAPTER 1 deals with the concept of TR, its characteristics, importance (especially for China) and other particularities. CHAPTER 2 addresses the occurrence of RT in Brazil. CHAPTER 3 revisits the phases of the Industrial Revolution and introduces the concept of Industry 4.0. CHAPTER 4 suggests an econometric modeling, in order to verify whether there is, in fact, a relationship between the extraction of RTE and the development of Industry 4.0 in Brazil. Finally, the last section corroborates the FINAL CONSIDERATIONS on the subject.