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Brazil expands critical minerals policy and exploration

71 clusters · 304 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil becomes central to U.S.-China geopolitical and trade rivalry

Brazil is accelerating its critical minerals strategy to transition from a raw-material exporter to a high-value industrial hub. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned the National Policy for Critical and Str

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Brazil Executive-Legislative political reconciliation

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Latest: Brazil implements new policy for critical and strategic minerals

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reached a legislative agreement with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta to prioritize a concentrated agenda for late August and early Sep

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Illegal gold mining and regulatory crackdowns in the Amazon

6 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Mato Grosso gold purchases reach R$ 537 million amid illegal mercury use

Criminal networks involved in illegal gold mining in Brazil are altering smuggling tactics to bypass increased government oversight. Previously, gold was shipped directly from Brazilian ports to the United States and Eur

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Aguia Resources phosphate mining in Brazil

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Aguia Resources faces judicial challenge over Brazilian phosphate license

Aguia Resources is advancing its phosphate mining interests in Brazil amidst shifting regulatory and legal landscapes. Initially, the company announced plans to reassess its Lucena Phosphate Project in Paraíba to move to

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Global mining industry critical mineral transition

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Latest: Chile projects rare earth mineral development in central-south regions

The global mining industry is undergoing a strategic shift toward critical minerals essential for the energy transition, including copper, lithium, and silver. Major corporations like Glencore, Rio Tinto, and BHP are pri

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Minas Gerais mining royalty distributions

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Latest: Varginha and Maricá report significant economic growth

In 2025, ten municipalities in Minas Gerais accounted for 74% of the R$ 3.6 billion collected in mining royalties (CFEM). Conceição do Mato Dentro led the ranking, followed by Congonhas, Nova Lima, Mariana, and Itabira.

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