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Brazil's Lula calls for regulation of critical minerals
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is advocating for stricter regulation of the country's critical mineral sector, emphasizing national sovereignty over strategic resources. Lula warned that foreign interests are increasingly purchasing these minerals before proper domestic regulations are established.
The proposed National Critical Minerals Policy, which has already passed the Chamber of Deputies, is expected to be voted on by the Senate next week. The legislation aims to attract domestic investment and establish a 5 billion reais (approximately 1 billion USD) fund to support the sector.
These minerals are vital for the global energy transition, technology, and digital infrastructure. The push for regulation comes as the U.S.-based company USA Rare Earth moves toward acquiring Serra Verde, the only currently operating rare earth mining company in Brazil, with a deal valued at 1.55 billion USD.
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Davi Alcolumbre · Hugo Motta · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Serra Verde · USA Rare Earth
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- [● 3 SOURCES] President Lula argued that strategic mineral resources must be regulated to ensure they serve national interests rather than foreign or individual interests. brasilpopular.com · noticiasargentinas.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Senate intends to vote on the critical minerals legislation next week. brasilpopular.com · noticiasargentinas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The American company USA Rare Earth has secured 1.55 billion USD to complete the acquisition of Serra Verde, Brazil's only operating rare earth miner. noticiasargentinas.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Critical Minerals Policy has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies. brasilpopular.com · noticiasargentinas.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed policy aims to create a fund of 5 billion reais (approximately 1 billion USD). brasilpopular.com · noticiasargentinas.com