Mineral WaterMineral Water

Venture at Venture at Serra Gaúcha RegionSerra Gaúcha Region

Antonio Prado - RSAntonio Prado - RS

Venture Location in BrazilVenture Location in Brazil

Rio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul

Serra GaúchaSerra GaúchaVenture Location in Serra Gaúcha RegionVenture Location in Serra Gaúcha Region

Venture LocationVenture Location

Main Access RoadsMain Access Roads

Approximate distance between Approximate distance between Antonio Prado and :Antonio Prado and :

• Caxias do Sul 58 Km.Caxias do Sul 58 Km.• Porto Alegre 178 Km.Porto Alegre 178 Km.• Rio Grande 460 Km.Rio Grande 460 Km.• Uruguaiana 720 Km.Uruguaiana 720 Km.• Florianópolis 420 Km.Florianópolis 420 Km.• Curitiba 520 Km.Curitiba 520 Km.• São Paulo 924 Km.São Paulo 924 Km.

Aerial View of Antonio Aerial View of Antonio Prado CityPrado City

Population: 12 thousand inhabitants

Aerial View of the Aerial View of the RegionRegion

Antas River

Aerial View of the Venture RegionAerial View of the Venture Region

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Native Forest PreservedNative Forest Preserved

Site the venture shall be performed

Aerial View of the Venture RegionAerial View of the Venture Region

Well LocationWell Location

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Native Forest PreservedNative Forest Preserved

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Three-dimensional Three-dimensional illustration of the region’s illustration of the region’s

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Impounding HouseImpounding House

Main Well with production capacity of 110.000 liters/hourMain Well with production capacity of 110.000 liters/hour

Well HeadingWell Heading

Well manufactured in stainless steel, meeting export standardsWell manufactured in stainless steel, meeting export standards

Well’s Construction ProfileWell’s Construction ProfileCharacteristics of Main Characteristics of Main

Impounding WellImpounding Well::

•Depth: 107 mDepth: 107 m

•Static level (water): 16,74 mStatic level (water): 16,74 m

•Dynamic level: 45,00 mDynamic level: 45,00 m

Construction AspectsConstruction Aspects::

•Sanitary seal in concrete up Sanitary seal in concrete up to 44 m;to 44 m;

•Pre-filter inner covering from Pre-filter inner covering from 44 m to 107 m.44 m to 107 m.

•8” stainless steel inner 8” stainless steel inner covering (filter)covering (filter)

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Well Distribution in Brazil with Well Distribution in Brazil with Outflow Superior to 100 m³/hOutflow Superior to 100 m³/h

In Brazil there are 732 water points registered for exploitation of Mineral Water, out of In Brazil there are 732 water points registered for exploitation of Mineral Water, out of which 319 are wells and 413 are springs.which 319 are wells and 413 are springs.Of this total, just 12 wells/springs have an outflow superior to Of this total, just 12 wells/springs have an outflow superior to 100.000 liters/hour100.000 liters/hour, and , and from these 12 ones just 2 are located in the South Region of Brazil, where only one from these 12 ones just 2 are located in the South Region of Brazil, where only one well/spring located in Paraná State is drilled in well/spring located in Paraná State is drilled in Basalt Rocks.Basalt Rocks.As we have a well with an As we have a well with an outflowoutflow of of 110.000 110.000 l/h, l/h, which is under final approval by which is under final approval by DNPM, DNPM, we will become,we will become, along with the existent well in Paraná State, along with the existent well in Paraná State, the biggest the biggest outflow well in Brazil drilled in Basalt Rocks.outflow well in Brazil drilled in Basalt Rocks.

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   AMAM BABA MTMT SPSP    Sedimentary Rocks:Sedimentary Rocks:   

Too High 11 11 11 55    Sandstones, siltitos, leafy,Sandstones, siltitos, leafy,   

Higher 100 m³/h                conglomerate, etc...conglomerate, etc...   

               PRPR Igneous rocks:Igneous rocks:      

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               RSRS Igneous/Metamorphic Rocks:Igneous/Metamorphic Rocks:   

               11 Granitoid-gneissicGranitoid-gneissic   

            MGMG    Metamorphic Rocks:Metamorphic Rocks:   

            22    Xystus, filitos, quartzite, calcareous,etc...Xystus, filitos, quartzite, calcareous,etc...

OUTFLOWOUTFLOW       REGIONREGION    LITHOLOGYLITHOLOGY   

Simultaneous pumping simulation of two Simultaneous pumping simulation of two wellswells

According to simulation above, the depression cone presented by simultaneous pumping of According to simulation above, the depression cone presented by simultaneous pumping of the two wells is 1.271,8 meters. the two wells is 1.271,8 meters. Considering a maximum pumping regime of 12 hours daily, we will have a total water volume Considering a maximum pumping regime of 12 hours daily, we will have a total water volume in the two wells of in the two wells of 1.9201.920 m m33/day or /day or 1.920.0001.920.000 liters/day liters/day. . 

Main WellMain WellTest WellTest Well

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Aquiferous FeaturesAquiferous Features

In the place where the industrial complex shall be In the place where the industrial complex shall be implemented, west region of Antonio Prado County, the implemented, west region of Antonio Prado County, the subterraneous waters belong to the fractured aquiferous of subterraneous waters belong to the fractured aquiferous of Serra Geral (volcanic rocks), which has its permeability Serra Geral (volcanic rocks), which has its permeability due to fissure or fracture of its lithology.due to fissure or fracture of its lithology.

In this region, the volcanic rocks have a differentiated In this region, the volcanic rocks have a differentiated geological composition with predominance of acid terms geological composition with predominance of acid terms composed of minerals rich in calcium, sodium, composed of minerals rich in calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, silicon and bicarbonate (HCO3).magnesium, potassium, silicon and bicarbonate (HCO3).

These properties confer to the water a differentiated These properties confer to the water a differentiated hydrochemical characteristic from other mineral waters in hydrochemical characteristic from other mineral waters in Brazil.Brazil.

Aquiferous FeaturesAquiferous Features The maintenance of recharging zones of the The maintenance of recharging zones of the

subterraneous aquiferous are guaranteed due to an subterraneous aquiferous are guaranteed due to an extensive zone of native forest in increasing recovering, extensive zone of native forest in increasing recovering, which covers an extensive area around the impounding which covers an extensive area around the impounding wells. This situation also guarantees the integrity of the wells. This situation also guarantees the integrity of the hydric source quality to be explored. hydric source quality to be explored.

There are strong indications these days that these There are strong indications these days that these hydrochemical features are associated with a very hydrochemical features are associated with a very particular situation found in a very restricted area, which particular situation found in a very restricted area, which represents approximately 4% of the extensive covering represents approximately 4% of the extensive covering of basaltic volcanic flowing occurring in the southern of basaltic volcanic flowing occurring in the southern part of Brazil.part of Brazil.

Water QualityWater Quality (“IN LOCO” Study)(“IN LOCO” Study)

((microbiological parameters)microbiological parameters) (physical-chemical parameters(physical-chemical parameters))

Water QualityWater Quality (LAMIN Final Analysis)(LAMIN Final Analysis)

Main Components PresentMain Components PresentComponentsComponents QuantityQuantity Therapeutic PropertiesTherapeutic Properties

pHpH 7,257,25 It presents neutral pH. These contents are ideal both for It presents neutral pH. These contents are ideal both for diuretic criteria and for the reposition need of mineral salts diuretic criteria and for the reposition need of mineral salts in the body, mainly during hot seasons.in the body, mainly during hot seasons.

Total ResidueTotal Residue 106,89106,89 These contents are ideal both for diuretic criteria and for These contents are ideal both for diuretic criteria and for the reposition need of mineral salts to the body, mainly the reposition need of mineral salts to the body, mainly during hot seasons. It is a light mineral water for it contains during hot seasons. It is a light mineral water for it contains low concentration of dissolved salts, offering a good sense low concentration of dissolved salts, offering a good sense of taste.of taste.

BicarbonateBicarbonate 71,4971,49 Digestive effect for stomach malfunction cases and for Digestive effect for stomach malfunction cases and for some ulcers and gastritis.some ulcers and gastritis.

CalciumCalcium 11,5711,57 The maximum level recommended for nutritional purposes The maximum level recommended for nutritional purposes according to European standards is 20 mg/L.according to European standards is 20 mg/L.

      It is good to prevent osteoporosis and to lower blood It is good to prevent osteoporosis and to lower blood pressure. Calcium deficiency can provoke rachitis, failures pressure. Calcium deficiency can provoke rachitis, failures in blood clotting, nervous disorders and convulsive in blood clotting, nervous disorders and convulsive muscular contractions.muscular contractions.

SodiumSodium 9,39,3 Sodium in limited quantities functions as a regulator of Sodium in limited quantities functions as a regulator of muscles and nerves functions. muscles and nerves functions.

MagnesiumMagnesium 2,312,31 Magnesium acts as muscle relaxing, it increases vigour Magnesium acts as muscle relaxing, it increases vigour and it helps prevent hypertension. It also reduces asthma, and it helps prevent hypertension. It also reduces asthma, bronchitis and it prevents kidney stones.bronchitis and it prevents kidney stones.

Main Components PresentMain Components PresentComponentsComponents QuantityQuantity Therapeutic PropertiesTherapeutic Properties

PotassiumPotassium 1,61,6 Maximum recommended levels according to European Maximum recommended levels according to European standards is 10 mg/L.standards is 10 mg/L.

      It controls water in cells and heartbeat rhythms. It is It controls water in cells and heartbeat rhythms. It is necessary for tissue, muscle and nervous system necessary for tissue, muscle and nervous system functioning. It cleans veins and arteries from possible functioning. It cleans veins and arteries from possible saturated fat accumulation; it offers elasticity avoiding saturated fat accumulation; it offers elasticity avoiding cramps. cramps.

SiliconSilicon 21,0221,02 It is known as the “beauty mineral” or the cosmetic It is known as the “beauty mineral” or the cosmetic responsible for skin and hair smoothness, resistant teeth, responsible for skin and hair smoothness, resistant teeth, nails and bones.nails and bones.

      It helps prevent cavities and osteoporosis. It helps prevent cavities and osteoporosis.

FluorineFluorine 0,170,17 Fluorine reinforces bone and teeth health. In Fluorine reinforces bone and teeth health. In concentrations up to 0,8 mg/L it has shown to be efficient concentrations up to 0,8 mg/L it has shown to be efficient in cavity prevention, mainly in children. in cavity prevention, mainly in children.

LithiumLithium 0,0040,004 It relieves stress and depression and it helps depurating It relieves stress and depression and it helps depurating uric acid.uric acid.

      The pharmacological action of lithium is used in maniac The pharmacological action of lithium is used in maniac depression psychosis treatment; it is considered as a depression psychosis treatment; it is considered as a tranquilizer. tranquilizer.

ZincZinc 0,0190,019 Zinc is responsible for creating a variety of enzymes and Zinc is responsible for creating a variety of enzymes and helping in the healing processes. It also contributes for helping in the healing processes. It also contributes for the proper functioning of taste and smell, as well as the the proper functioning of taste and smell, as well as the immunologic system. It diminishes the risk of immunologic system. It diminishes the risk of hemorrhages and improves wound healing.hemorrhages and improves wound healing.

Principais Componentes PresentesPrincipais Componentes PresentesMain Components PresentMain Components PresentComponentsComponents QuantityQuantity Therapeutic PropertiesTherapeutic Properties

StrontiumStrontium 0,0160,016 Preliminary studies in human beings suggest that Preliminary studies in human beings suggest that strontium can increase the osseous mass of spinal column strontium can increase the osseous mass of spinal column in people having osteoporosis. Other components of this in people having osteoporosis. Other components of this element apply for rheumatism treatment.element apply for rheumatism treatment.

BromideBromide <0,05<0,05 Sedative and tranquilizing effect, it combats insomnia, Sedative and tranquilizing effect, it combats insomnia, nervousness, emotional disorders, epilepsy, hysteria. nervousness, emotional disorders, epilepsy, hysteria. Bromide and strontium chloride are used in Medicine to Bromide and strontium chloride are used in Medicine to control certain nervous disorders.control certain nervous disorders.

VanadiumVanadium <0,02<0,02 It is a very rare oligomineral. Moderator of organic It is a very rare oligomineral. Moderator of organic oxidations, retarding aging process. It helps lipids (fats) oxidations, retarding aging process. It helps lipids (fats) and carbohydrate metabolism, which allows cholesterol and carbohydrate metabolism, which allows cholesterol and triglycerides decrease. It also helps in diabetes and triglycerides decrease. It also helps in diabetes treatment. Vanadium stimulates glucose absorption in a treatment. Vanadium stimulates glucose absorption in a similar way as insulin. similar way as insulin.

      It helps to unblock arteries. Ideal for those who have It helps to unblock arteries. Ideal for those who have coronary problems. It has a dermatological and healing coronary problems. It has a dermatological and healing effect.effect.

      Aesthetically, it gives hair smoothness. It uses the same Aesthetically, it gives hair smoothness. It uses the same transportation and absorption way as iron. Thus, it acts transportation and absorption way as iron. Thus, it acts helping anemia. It diminishes mental and physical stress, helping anemia. It diminishes mental and physical stress, causing a well-being sensation. An excellent anti-stressing, causing a well-being sensation. An excellent anti-stressing, Vanadium acts in the liver, pancreas, bile and bladder for it Vanadium acts in the liver, pancreas, bile and bladder for it diminishes cholesterol synthesis. diminishes cholesterol synthesis.

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SeleniumSelenium <0,02<0,02 Selenium is an essential nutritional element. It is Selenium is an essential nutritional element. It is integral part of the glutathione peroxidase (GP) integral part of the glutathione peroxidase (GP) enzyme, which works on the free radical enzyme, which works on the free radical metabolism. This enzyme avoids the excessive free metabolism. This enzyme avoids the excessive free radicals formation and protects the body from its radicals formation and protects the body from its attacks. The decrease of GP activity, due to attacks. The decrease of GP activity, due to selenium decrease, is responsible for the increase selenium decrease, is responsible for the increase of free radicals, which causes early aging, more of free radicals, which causes early aging, more incidence of cancer and cardiovascular pathologies. incidence of cancer and cardiovascular pathologies. Selenium is important in the thyroid metabolism. Selenium is important in the thyroid metabolism. Recent studies have associated some types of Recent studies have associated some types of schizophrenia with alterations in the selenium schizophrenia with alterations in the selenium metabolism. Deficiency of selenium in pregnancy is metabolism. Deficiency of selenium in pregnancy is associated with greater incidence of neural tube associated with greater incidence of neural tube defects. defects.

MolybdenumMolybdenum <0,005<0,005 It makes part of several enzymes and it has effect It makes part of several enzymes and it has effect over uric acid production. A molybdenum deficiency over uric acid production. A molybdenum deficiency causes irritability, comma, tachycardia, tachyapnea causes irritability, comma, tachycardia, tachyapnea and night blindness. Certain forms of esophagus and night blindness. Certain forms of esophagus cancer are attributed to molybdenum deficiency. cancer are attributed to molybdenum deficiency.

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BoronBoron 0,0280,028 It is a micronutrient that was considered essential to It is a micronutrient that was considered essential to man in 1981.man in 1981.

      In the menopause, boron deficiency causes a In the menopause, boron deficiency causes a diminishing in bone calcification, aggravating diminishing in bone calcification, aggravating osteopony and osteoporosis. Besides that, studies osteopony and osteoporosis. Besides that, studies have shown the decrease in intellectual performance have shown the decrease in intellectual performance when boron is deficient. Boron reposition contributes when boron is deficient. Boron reposition contributes to improve arthritis and, thanks to the decrease of to improve arthritis and, thanks to the decrease of platelets number, it decreases thrombosis incidence.platelets number, it decreases thrombosis incidence.

SulphateSulphate 0,60,6 It provides a very specific taste to the water and can It provides a very specific taste to the water and can have a laxative effect if consumed in great quantity, have a laxative effect if consumed in great quantity, or if associated with magnesium and sodium.or if associated with magnesium and sodium.

CobaltCobalt 0,0050,005 The only organic function associated with cobalt up The only organic function associated with cobalt up to the present is its function on vitamin B12. Vitamin to the present is its function on vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes chronicle fatigue, lack of B12 deficiency causes chronicle fatigue, lack of physical resistance, loss of sensitivity, mental physical resistance, loss of sensitivity, mental depression, paresthesia, anemia or macrocitosis. depression, paresthesia, anemia or macrocitosis. Lack of vitamin B12 is found in vegetarians in cases Lack of vitamin B12 is found in vegetarians in cases of gastric hypochloridric and pancreas insufficiency. of gastric hypochloridric and pancreas insufficiency.

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Water Standards for Beverage Applications

It must be observed that beverages, especially those canned, must have a It must be observed that beverages, especially those canned, must have a perfect chemical balance. That way, the water conditions and all other perfect chemical balance. That way, the water conditions and all other components must be in accordance with minimum specific standards. The components must be in accordance with minimum specific standards. The water matter becomes increasingly important once it is the means where all water matter becomes increasingly important once it is the means where all other components are dissolved. other components are dissolved.

The minimum quality required standards for some water to be applied as raw-The minimum quality required standards for some water to be applied as raw-materials in the production of a beverage can be subdivided into physical-materials in the production of a beverage can be subdivided into physical-chemical and microbiological ones. chemical and microbiological ones.

Water physical-chemical standards for use in beverages:Water physical-chemical standards for use in beverages:

The following table shows the minimum desirable physical-chemical standards The following table shows the minimum desirable physical-chemical standards for chemical safety and balance in a beverage fabrication.for chemical safety and balance in a beverage fabrication.It is important to emphasize that the standards described below are It is important to emphasize that the standards described below are recommended for most beverages, having very little variation in the required recommended for most beverages, having very little variation in the required conditions from one to another. conditions from one to another. For instance, beer or soft drinks requirements are very similar.For instance, beer or soft drinks requirements are very similar.

(Beers, Soft Drinks, Juices, Teas and Others)

Comparison of the physical-chemical standards Comparison of the physical-chemical standards required for the use of water in beveragesrequired for the use of water in beverages

ITEMS MAXIMUM LIMITS REQUIRED

QUANTITY EXISTENT IN THIS MINERAL WATER

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Organic Matter None None

Flavor None None

Odor None None

Color, ppm, ( platinum Cobalt ) 5.0 0.0

Turbidity, ppm, as SiO2 1.0 0.5

Total solid dissolved, ppm 500.0 106,69

Chloride, as Cl/l 25.00 0,61

Sulphate, as SO4/l 25.00 0,6

Iron, ppm, as Fe 0.1 0,012

Total alkalinity, ppm, as CaCO3 50.0 0.0

Total hardness, ppm, as CaCO3 50.0 41,0

Free Chlorine, residual, ppm, as ClO Zero Zero

Nitrate, ppm, as NO3 25.0* <0,1

Fluoride, ppm, as F 1.0 Fluoride0,17

Manganese, ppm, as Mn 0.05 <0,001

Zinc, ppm, as Zn 5.0 0,019

Copper, ppm, as Cu 0.05 <0,01

(*) The nitrate concentration must be 5.0 ppm maximum, when the water is used for canning.

The VentureThe VentureThe hydromineral spa, through the implementation of its industrial unit The hydromineral spa, through the implementation of its industrial unit in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, will promote the exploration of in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, will promote the exploration of Mineral Water aiming at reaching the domestic and international Mineral Water aiming at reaching the domestic and international markets with its products.markets with its products.

The venture will be established in a rural area, in Antonio Prado County, The venture will be established in a rural area, in Antonio Prado County, northeastern region of Rio Grande do Sul.northeastern region of Rio Grande do Sul.

The city of Antonio Prado is located at a distance of 178 Km from the The city of Antonio Prado is located at a distance of 178 Km from the capital city Porto Alegre, and 58 Km from Caxias do Sul (second metal-capital city Porto Alegre, and 58 Km from Caxias do Sul (second metal-mechanic pole in Brazil).mechanic pole in Brazil).

Antonio Prado is a remarkable tourist attraction of Serra Gaúcha, for the Antonio Prado is a remarkable tourist attraction of Serra Gaúcha, for the biggest and most complete architectural complex of the Italian biggest and most complete architectural complex of the Italian colonization is found there. It was declared by the Patrimônio Histórico colonization is found there. It was declared by the Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN) Institute and it is about to receive from e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN) Institute and it is about to receive from UNESCO the title of World Historical Patrimony.UNESCO the title of World Historical Patrimony.

The local landscape is formed by mountains that reach 850 meters high, The local landscape is formed by mountains that reach 850 meters high, allowing a unique view of valleys and rivers of the region. This region allowing a unique view of valleys and rivers of the region. This region also keeps many forms of preexistent native vegetation preserved.also keeps many forms of preexistent native vegetation preserved.

Evaluation of ResultsEvaluation of Results

Regarding the mineral water quality::

It has distinct properties.It has distinct properties.

It is located in a distinct geological region, which gives the It is located in a distinct geological region, which gives the subterranean water characteristic hydrochemical properties. subterranean water characteristic hydrochemical properties.

It is a light and digestive water.It is a light and digestive water.

It has ideal mineral salts concentrations (Na, Ca, Mg e F) for health It has ideal mineral salts concentrations (Na, Ca, Mg e F) for health maintenance.maintenance.

It presents elements with beneficial properties for health (strontium, It presents elements with beneficial properties for health (strontium, lithium, zinc, vanadium).lithium, zinc, vanadium).

The Evaporation Residue contents are in an ideal range for the body’s The Evaporation Residue contents are in an ideal range for the body’s hydration and thirst satiation.hydration and thirst satiation.

Once this water has low salts concentration, is very light and meets the Once this water has low salts concentration, is very light and meets the required drinkable standards, it is excellent for the manufacture of required drinkable standards, it is excellent for the manufacture of beverages in general, as beers, soft drinks and others.beverages in general, as beers, soft drinks and others.

Evaluation of ResultsEvaluation of ResultsRegarding Production CapacityRegarding Production Capacity::

We have a productive outflow well of 110.000 liters/hour, which after We have a productive outflow well of 110.000 liters/hour, which after cultivation permission issued by DNPM, will become the biggest productive cultivation permission issued by DNPM, will become the biggest productive well in Brazil drilled in basaltic rocks, along with the only Mineral Water well well in Brazil drilled in basaltic rocks, along with the only Mineral Water well registered at DNPM, with an outflow superior to 100.000 liters/hour located registered at DNPM, with an outflow superior to 100.000 liters/hour located in the State of Paraná.in the State of Paraná.

It shall have conditions to produce the equivalent of 29.040.000 liters/month It shall have conditions to produce the equivalent of 29.040.000 liters/month reaching an annual production of 348.480.000 liters, which is the equivalent reaching an annual production of 348.480.000 liters, which is the equivalent of twice the annual sales of the State of Rio Grande do Sul.of twice the annual sales of the State of Rio Grande do Sul.

We still have, in approximately 1 km radius, 8 more places demarcated for We still have, in approximately 1 km radius, 8 more places demarcated for drilling new wells, which will be able to produce approximately 400.000 drilling new wells, which will be able to produce approximately 400.000 liters/hour. liters/hour. This mentioned volume added to the well already functioning can reach a This mentioned volume added to the well already functioning can reach a productive outflow of 1.615.680.000 liters/year (one billion six hundred and productive outflow of 1.615.680.000 liters/year (one billion six hundred and fifteen million and six hundred and eighty thousand liters/year). fifteen million and six hundred and eighty thousand liters/year). This represents the equivalent of the whole commercialized production in This represents the equivalent of the whole commercialized production in the North, South and Central West regions, or the annual sales volume of the North, South and Central West regions, or the annual sales volume of the State of São Paulo, which is 1,6 billion liters/year.the State of São Paulo, which is 1,6 billion liters/year.

All information contained in this page can be accessed at the National Department of Mineral Production (DNPM) page through the site www.dnpm.gov.br

Future PerspectivesFuture Perspectives

Besides this venture, which shall be installed in the first semester Besides this venture, which shall be installed in the first semester of 2007, the company has been performing systematic studies of of 2007, the company has been performing systematic studies of other occurrences of similar quality in the northeastern region of other occurrences of similar quality in the northeastern region of Rio Grande do Sul, as well as it has been seeking partnerships Rio Grande do Sul, as well as it has been seeking partnerships with other companies in order to get a certification and origin seal with other companies in order to get a certification and origin seal of the hydromineral province represented by this part of Serra of the hydromineral province represented by this part of Serra Geral aquiferous.Geral aquiferous.

Studies already performed indicate that, through the installing of Studies already performed indicate that, through the installing of deep wells in the same place, at a depth of approximately 680 to deep wells in the same place, at a depth of approximately 680 to 740 meters, we can have the biggest aquiferous in the world 740 meters, we can have the biggest aquiferous in the world (Guarani Aquiferous), which will be able to provide thermal waters (Guarani Aquiferous), which will be able to provide thermal waters impounding with a temperature estimated in 38 to 43 degrees, impounding with a temperature estimated in 38 to 43 degrees, allowing the preparation of future projects aiming at the allowing the preparation of future projects aiming at the implementation of tourist ventures, as hotels, inns and thematic implementation of tourist ventures, as hotels, inns and thematic parks.parks.

Studies for Thermal Water Wells

Venture Location

According to studies, we shall reach the aquiferous at a depth of approximately 680 to 740 meters, with a water temperature estimated in 38 ° to 43 ° degrees.

Studies for Thermal Water Wells

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Studies for Thermal Water Wells

Final ConsiderationsFinal Considerations

We would like to inform that this venture is still under final We would like to inform that this venture is still under final process of licensing by the Environmental Department process of licensing by the Environmental Department (FEPAM) and the Mining Department (DNPM(FEPAM) and the Mining Department (DNPM).).