Alegre projects in the municipalities of Altaneira Cedro and other nearby municipalities for almost two years to find critical minerals that help the world reduce environmentally damaging carbon emissions Cedro and other nearby municipalities for almost two years.  We carry out field research in Ceará Critical minerals enable the production of solar panels and wind turbines contributing to the development of cleaner energy sources.    Alegre and nearby municipalities involves collecting samples during the drilling process for analysis We then send the samples to specialised laboratories to understand if they have mineralisation.  The project is at an early stage of research analysing the potential of the area for the minerals which we are seeking.  We are currently registering rural properties in the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and the Multicadastre to collect information on the area and comply with local regulations. Both registrations are required for this stage of the project by the local environmental authority, Semace.   wells and harm to animals or local residents prioritising care for people and the environment.  Fortescue was founded on the belief that communities should thrive as a result of our success and so we endeavour to involve them in our projects from the outset.    Fortescue will continue to work closely with landowners and members of the local and regional community to share information about our project and to understand their needs In addition to the search for critical minerals at the Aratama and Alegre projects in the state of Ceará, Fortescue is involved in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP), working on a project for a green hydrogen plant Fortescue is an Australian company with activities in several countries and we are celebrated for our culture We are a leading global company in the mining sector.   We are rapidly diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy technology and minerals company with the aim of reducing the impacts of climate change.   Our goal is to achieve carbon-neutral iron ore production by 2030 a unique commitment in the mining sector worldwide We are also committed to encouraging other large carbon-intensive companies to do the same.   To reduce our carbon footprint and drive the world's energy transition Fortescue invests in different countries in the search for critical minerals technological solutions such as batteries and zero-carbon heavy transport For more information, please contact us via email falacomunidade@fortescue.com.  Para ler em Português, clique aqui We’d be in the away changing room before the game and some mob would knock on the door they were basically trying to smash it down it is hard for me to even explain the várzea to you but you have to play in it to understand what it’s really like And every kid wants to get a contract at one of their academies That means you’ll get some money to help your family It’s like a network of independent matches and tournaments organised by the local community The level is a lot lower than at the academies We knew it was the home supporters trying to get into our heads But you would often see the bosses in the community stand around the pitch with guns You could be about to score when a random gunshot would go off That’s why I always say that if you can play in the várzea games I’m still very proud that I played in so many várzea tournaments you learn quickly that you cannot live life on your own You know that sooner or later they will need your help I’m not talking about saving each other from death and drug cartels here so for some games we would have to leave in the morning and come home at night so if a friend could share some food with you after the game Other times I couldn’t afford the travel at all But a friend might have a mum who could afford the monthly top-up bus pass The problem was that people were afraid of us Think about it: You’ve just played football I should add that I rarely had to beg like this My parents worked hard to put food on the table Our house was so small that I had to share a bedroom with my parents and my younger brother — and the dogs and the cats Ronaldinho was born in the community where I grew up the way he enjoyed every minute on the pitch … I was transfixed I felt he gave everyone a promise when he played: Give me the ball and I’ll make you smile This party was when he had just started playing for Barcelona I remember turning up at this huge house and seeing him stand at the front door He gave everyone a promise when he played: Give me the ball and I’ll make you smile he took me in his arms and walked around with me But his charm can melt even the coldest little kid I’m pretty sure that was the best birthday party I ever went to that wasn’t my own I have met Ronaldinho many times since then and I feel blessed to consider him a friend I get even more starstruck now than when I was a kid! It feels unreal to hang out with the guy you used to watch on YouTube and TV He even watches my games and says that he admires the way I play I had still only played in várzea tournaments and I was spending more money on travel than my family could afford My goal was to get a monthly allowance from an academy to help them it was easy for me to consider other ways to make money There were some examples in the family of people who had gone down that road I was lucky just to have a family who could give me advice because in my community it was very common to be raised by a single parent or even just an older sibling or a neighbour or a friend If I had to count the friends I had who were raised by two parents You can only take so many punches before you go down I had been rejected by the academies more times than I could bother to count everywhere it was the same: a one-week trial and then an excuse I had never spent so much time away from home trying to get a contract Usually I would have gone back to the várzea community I called my parents and said that I’d had enough “But,” my mum added … “If you give up on your dream I had wanted to be a footballer since I was seven Which meant that I would have to find a job in a supermarket or a barber shop or something because my mum had changed jobs so many times Her CV must have been the length of a book Finally she saved enough money to get a degree which was to work with children who had learning difficulties She said that I would end up playing somewhere I had forgotten what I really wanted in life He also made it as a professional footballer but he gave it up because he missed his friends and family People think that we exist merely to chase a ball for 90 minutes every weekend and many of us have to cope with being far away from our loved ones especially when you come from far away like I do I have also lost a lot of friends to crime Our friendship began even before we became teammates at Sporting he texted me saying he was looking forward to playing with me I know that I would have arrived at the club in a very timid way if I hadn’t known anyone there before In Portugal we would talk a lot and go out for meals he texted me saying my style would fit the league Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty ImagesJust being around him is an inspiration because of the way he behaves At the top level I have never seen anyone work as hard as him You know it will be very difficult to do what he does but if you try long enough and listen to what he says I like to tell him that the next time we play each other I’d be watching the Prem with my dad on the free-to-air channels I also remember that the stadiums were always full but I was probably sitting in a run-down bar somewhere in Restinga when I made the vow but he only showed up after we had started you’re gonna work with Bielsa!” so I knew he was a big deal But Marcelo is the most humble coach you can work for He welcomed me to Leeds and said that he was here to help me — which he really has In the first few months he would stop training pull me aside and explain to me where to move and what decisions to make You remember when Fernandinho fouled me at the Etihad towards the end of last season You have to break your leg to get any sympathy there! Carl Recine/Pool via APBut when I came home and removed the bandage The pain was so bad that I had to be given anaesthesia Apparently I had something called internal haematoma The doctors said I needed surgery to remove all the blood They also said I would miss the rest of the season though sometimes it felt as if I was gonna lose my leg I stayed there overnight on painkillers and medicines and after three days I could put the crutches aside I had to have even more blood removed from the leg I went to the hospital four times — four times man — and the doctors drained nearly 100 millilitres But the worst part was the fixtures I was about to miss I was going to play the final game of the season the one where we would have fans at Elland Road Luckily I returned sooner than expected and even got a few minutes against Spurs I couldn’t get to Brazil to pay my respects so before we played Southampton in February I sent him a wreath of flowers I had this idea of scribbling a message on my undershirt I just had the feeling that I would score that day When we got that free kick towards the end Later I signed the shirt I had been wearing and sent it to him Everyone has welcomed me with open arms: Marcelo All I could think about last season was to play in front of a packed Elland Road It was very difficult for me to arrive to empty stadiums because the fans were such a huge part of what made me want the Prem I want to say that even then I felt your love and affection I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the way you welcomed me to the club As for the game against Everton last weekend I already can’t wait to play in front of you guys again It’s Time You Get to Know MeKepa Arrizabalaga wants people to know him for who he really is: “I often feel that people know who we are My Path to MexicoDavid Ochoa announces his decision to play for the Mexican national team © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved