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Brazil expands critical minerals policy and exploration

Overview

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 Strategic Minerals (PNMCE), establishing a regulatory framework to increase domestic value addition through the National Council for the Industrialization of Critical and Strategic Minerals (CIMCE) and the Mineral Activity Guarantee Fund (Fgam).

International interest has intensified through massive industry transactions. USA Rare Earth has combined with Brazilian producer Serra Verde in a deal valued at approximately $2.8 billion, aiming to develop processing and magnet manufacturing capabilities. This venture, supported by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Development Finance Corporation, is expected to reach nearly $5 billion in total U.S. investment. Additionally, Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths announced a $672 million agreement to acquire Meteoric Resources, providing access to the Caldeira rare earth project. In Minas Gerais, Perpetual Resources is planning drilling at its Raptor project.

Geopolitical tensions are central to this expansion. While China has expanded its presence, with reports indicating Chinese companies invested approximately $6 billion in Brazil last year, the U.S. is actively competing for control over strategic minerals essential for AI and electrification. This rivalry has sparked domestic political debate. The Brazilian Senate’s Environment Committee recently held hearings regarding the impact of U.S. trade policies, where Senator Leany Lemos criticized the use of trade policy as a tool that could threaten national sovereignty. These discussions come as significant portions of Brazilian exports to the U.S. face high tariffs implemented since March 2025.

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Brazil · USA Rare Earth · China · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · BNDES

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  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil emerges as key destination in US-China rare earth minerals race

    Brazil is attracting billions in investments from both the US and China as they compete to secure rare earth minerals vital for AI and green technologies.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil Senate discusses US tariffs and rare earth mineral risks

    A Brazilian Senate committee discussed how US trade tariffs affect national sovereignty and the implications of Brazil's vast rare earth mineral reserves.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil emerges as key player in global rare earth minerals race

    Brazil is attracting billions in investment as global companies seek to diversify rare earth mineral supplies through major deals involving Serra Verde, Meteoric Resources, and Perpetual Resources.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil rare earth reserves spark strategic interest and political debate

    Brazil is experiencing a surge in rare earth mineral interest due to its massive reserves, sparking a political debate over whether to prioritize national industrial sovereignty or strategic partnerships with U

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Power Minerals finds high-grade rare earth deposits in Poços de Caldas

    Power Minerals identified high-grade rare earth deposits in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, while local committees discuss strategies to attract investment and develop the critical minerals supply chain.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Brazil attracts R$ 17.5 billion in rare earth mineral investments

    Brazil is attracting over R$ 17.5 billion in rare earth mineral investments from 18 foreign companies, including Lynas Rare Earths, as the nation seeks to leverage its massive global reserves.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Brazil becomes central to U.S.-China geopolitical and trade rivalry

    Brazil is a key battleground for U.S.-China influence, with both powers competing for access to critical minerals and resources amid upcoming Brazilian elections and shifting trade dynamics.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil seeks to link rare earth minerals to Manaus Industrial Pole

    Brazil aims to leverage its massive rare earth reserves to boost the Manaus Industrial Pole by integrating mineral extraction with high-tech processing and manufacturing.

  9. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's rare earth resources and political ties to Trump

    Analysis suggests Brazilian right-wing political actors are negotiating the country's rare earth resources to align with Donald Trump's strategic interests.

  10. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Rare earth and gallium resource updates reported in Brazil

    Mining companies Axel REE and Rare Earths Americas report significant resource upgrades and high-grade mineralization at rare earth and gallium projects in Brazil.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Power Minerals defines rare earth target at Morro do Ferro

    Power Minerals identified a rare earth exploration target at the Morro do Ferro Project in Brazil, estimating 9.2 to 10.7 million tonnes with TREO grades between 7.8% and 9.2%.

  12. [BUSINESS] 60 sources
    Brazil sanctions new laws for data centers and critical minerals

    President Lula sanctioned new laws in Brazil: Redata provides tax incentives for data centers to boost AI and cloud infrastructure, while the PNMCE establishes a national policy for critical and strategicMiner'

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Flávio Bolsonaro proposal targets Rockbridge Network for rare earths deal

    A proposal drafted by a Bolsonaro ally pitched a Brazil-to-US rare earths supply chain to J. D. Vance’s Rockbridge Network, allegedly linking mineral strategy to Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil critical minerals study outlines economic growth scenarios

    A study suggests Brazil could see up to R$ 192.1 billion in GDP impact and 750,000 jobs by attracting foreign investment to process critical minerals and rare earths domestically.

  15. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Brazil advances new policy for critical minerals and rare earth processing

    Brazil is implementing a new national policy to boost domestic processing of critical minerals like lithium and rare earths, though industry experts warn that price guarantees may be needed to compete with चीन.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    USA Rare Earth completes $2.8 billion acquisition of Brazil's Serra Verde

    USA Rare Earth has finalized a $2.8 billion acquisition of Brazil's Serra Verde Group, securing critical rare-earth mineral production supported by $1.6 billion in U.S. government financing.

  17. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil approves mineral policy to leverage massive rare earth reserves

    Brazil seeks to leverage its position as the holder of the world's second-largest rare earth reserves by approving a new mineral policy featuring R$ 7 billion in incentives to boost domestic industrial value.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil mining firms report high-grade rare earth and niobium findings

    Mining firms report breakthroughs in Brazil, with Brazilian Rare Earths confirming high-grade drilling results at Monte Alto and St George Mining advancing dual rare earth and niobium processing tests.

  19. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Critical minerals could add R$ 192 billion to Brazil's GDP by 2050

    An Amcham Brasil study suggests Brazil's critical minerals sector could add R$ 192.1 billion to the GDP and create 750,000 jobs by 2050 through increased foreign investment and local processing.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil lacks capacity to produce rare earth magnets until 2032

    Brazil will not be able to produce permanent magnets from its own rare earth minerals until at least 2032, leaving China's market dominance intact for the foreseeable future.

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    St George Mining partners with Brazil's Minas Gerais for rare earths centre

    St George Mining, Lima & Pergher Group, and the State of Minas Gerais are collaborating to develop a rare earths processing centre in Brazil to build a domestic “mine-to-magnet” supply chain.

  22. [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Brazil evaluates blocking USA Rare Earth deal for Serra Verde minerals

    Brazil is evaluating ways to block or revise a deal between USA Rare Earth and Serra Verde, citing concerns over the export of 100% of initial rare earth production to the United States.

  23. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Brazil's Lula calls for regulation of critical minerals

    President Lula da Silva is calling for the regulation of Brazil's critical minerals to protect national sovereignty as the Senate prepares to vote on a new policy and a 5 billion reais fund.

  24. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil targets mining growth through technology and infrastructure

    Brazilian government official Pedro Guerra outlined strategies to bolster the mining sector via infrastructure, technological integration in the ANM, and improved regulatory processes at Exposibram 2026.

  25. [BUSINESS] 29 sources
    Serra Verde acquisition by USA Rare Earth sparks strategic debate in Brazil

    USA Rare Earth is acquiring Brazil's Serra Verde mine in a US$ 2.8 billion deal supported by US government funding, amid Brazilian government concerns over resource sovereignty and new mineral policies.

  26. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Brazil emerges as strategic hub for rare earth and critical mineral exploration

    Brazil is becoming a key hub for rare earth exploration, with foreign firms from the US, Australia, and Canada filing 42% of mining requests as the country seeks to leverage its massive mineral reserves.

  27. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Brazil rare earth exploration surges as foreign interest grows

    Brazil is experiencing a surge in rare earth exploration, with 42% of applications coming from foreign firms as the US and allies seek to reduce dependence on Chinese mineral supplies.

  28. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    BNDES pushes Vale and Petrobras toward critical minerals

    BNDES is pushing for Vale and Petrobras to expand into critical minerals like lithium and rare earths, while Vale evaluates these strategic opportunities for the energy transition.

  29. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil seeks to integrate regional critical mineral supply chains

    Brazil is spearheading efforts to integrate critical mineral supply chains within Mercosul and Chile, aiming to increase regional value addition for the global energy transition.

  30. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil approves Rare Earth Intelligence Center in Minas Gerais

    Brazil has approved the creation of the Rare Earth Intelligence Center (Citar) in Minas Gerais to monitor environmental impacts and develop the strategic mineral production chain.

  31. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Engineering drives new investment cycle in Brazilian mining

    Increased investment in Brazilian mining is driving demand for multidisciplinary engineering to manage feasibility, safety, and environmental licensing for minerals essential to the global energy transition.

  32. [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    Brazil targets critical minerals leadership with new IDB-backed financing

    Brazil is leveraging its massive rare earth and critical mineral reserves through new IDB-backed financing for green energy, business competitiveness, and industrial development.

  33. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil's Rare‑Earth Push Attracts U.S. Strategic Interest

    Brazil’s rare‑earth reserves are drawing U.S. interest, with a draft agreement framing the partnership as strategic for tech and defence, while Brazil cautions over sovereignty after a document mislabels the c‑

  34. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil’s Serra Verde rare‑earth project draws US and French investment

    USA Rare Earth and France’s InfraVia each will take a 13.6% stake in Carester, linking Brazil’s Serra Verde rare‑earth mine with French processing and US magnet production to reduce China dependence.

  35. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Brazil's Chamber Approves National Critical Minerals Policy

    Brazil's Chamber approved a bill creating a R$2 bn fund and R$5 bn tax credits to boost domestic processing of critical minerals, now headed to the Senate.

  36. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil's 2025 critical mineral exports total $11.4 billion, EU accounts for 37% of trade

    Brazil exported $11.4 bn of critical minerals in 2025; the EU bought $4.3 bn (37.6%). An ApexBrasil study points to investment and processing opportunities supported by EU policies and Brazilian finance tools.

  37. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Brazil's BNDES approves R$100 million for Piauí nickel processing project

    BNDES approved a R$100 million loan to Piauí Níquel Metais, a Brazilian Nickel subsidiary, to fund equipment for processing nickel and cobalt into MHP, targeting 27 k t nickel and 900 t cobalt annually, with a

  38. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Brazil opens uranium sector to private investors and launches nuclear agenda

    Brazil plans to let private firms develop uranium projects with state firm INB and launches a nuclear agenda to boost industry, innovation and energy security.

  39. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil Holds Second-Largest Global Rare Earth Reserve and Plans Major Mining Investment

    Brazil, home to the world’s second‑largest rare earth reserve, plans $76 billion in mining over five years as it seeks to boost production from the current 1% share.

  40. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil identified as untapped giant in global rare‑earth market

    Brazil holds roughly a quarter of global rare‑earth reserves but extracts under 1%; analyst Philipe Moura calls it a “sleeping giant” needing long‑term investment and policy support to become a critical supply‑

  41. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Brazil's Lula pushes critical minerals policy to boost sovereignty

    Brazil’s Lula convened ministers to advance a critical‑minerals law that would create a presidential council, a R$5 bn fund and export controls, aiming for financial and technological sovereignty amid internal‑

  42. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil advances mining regulation with gold plan consultation and iron ore CFEM rules

    Brazil opens a public consultation on a draft plan to reduce mercury in artisanal gold mining, while the National Mining Agency issues a binding rule treating iron‑ore pelletisation as beneficiation, affecting

  43. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Meteoric Resources lifts Brazil Caldeira rare‑earth measured resources 246%

    Meteoric Resources announced a 246% rise in measured resources at its Caldeira rare‑earth project in Brazil, now 128 Mt at 2,815 ppm TREO, boosting confidence for a feasibility study and attracting investment.

  44. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Brazil outlines rare‑earth strategy after new government‑backed study

    Brazil’s CGEE released a study mapping rare‑earth reserves and urging a policy shift toward domestic processing, feeding Senate debates on a new critical minerals law.

  45. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Brazil launches strategic rare‑earths book outlining 2026‑2040 policy roadmap

    Brazil’s CGEE released a book mapping rare‑earth reserves and outlining a 2026‑2040 industrial strategy, aiming to shape upcoming mineral policy legislation.

  46. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German Minister Wadephul Calls for Rapid Expansion of Rare Earths Fund

    German FM Johann Wadephul demands a €1 bn boost to the rare‑earth fund to speed up extraction in Brazil and tap the new EU‑Mercosur trade pact, aiming to cut reliance on China.

  47. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Germany launches joint rare‑earth procurement plan with industry

    German industry groups and the government are forming a joint procurement scheme and expanding a €1 billion rare‑earth fund to lessen reliance on China, focusing on Brazil’s critical mineral deposits.

  48. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil's BNDES aims to build critical minerals value chain

    Brazil's BNDES, led by José Luis Gordon, is launching funds with Vale and Finep to develop a domestic critical‑minerals industry, aiming to shift from raw exports to value‑added production of batteries, EVs and

  49. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil poised to become major rare‑earth supplier by 2040

    A new CGEE study shows Brazil has enough rare‑earth reserves to become a key global supplier by 2040, but needs industrial capacity for refining and value‑added production.

  50. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil Mining Minister Alexandre Silveira launches sustainability framework and funds fight against illegal mining

    Brazil’s mining minister Alexandre Silveira introduced a sustainability reference for the sector and secured R$20.3 M for Federal Police tools to combat illegal mining in Minas Gerais.

  51. [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Brazil Presses US on Tariffs While Accelerating Critical Minerals Strategy

    Brazil vows to stay at the US tariff talks amid a July 15 deadline, while launching a national plan to boost its share of critical‑minerals production and a regional Mercosur roadmap.

  52. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil's B3 launches rare‑earth ETF to give investors exposure to critical minerals

    Brazil's B3 has launched the RARA11 ETF, managed by Investo, giving investors exposure to global rare‑earth and critical‑minerals firms amid rising demand for EVs, renewables and defense technologies.

  53. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU and Brazil move toward critical minerals partnership

    The EU and Brazil are nearing a critical‑minerals pact that would fund local refining and value‑added processing, offering a deal the EU claims is more beneficial than US or Chinese proposals.

  54. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil‑EU Forum Advances Critical Minerals and Energy Transition

    At the Brazil‑EU Investment Forum in Brasília, leaders discussed boosting European financing for Brazil’s critical‑minerals and rare‑earth processing, enhancing the MERCOSUR‑EU trade link and supporting the能源转型

  55. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil's BNDES Launches R$140 bn Industry Fund and Petrobras Critical Minerals Partnership

    BNDES teamed with Petrobras to develop critical‑minerals technology and announced a R$140 bn industry fund, boosting Brazil's strategic sectors through 2026.

  56. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil advances critical minerals strategy with BNDES‑Petrobras partnership and powershoring push

    BNDES and Petrobras ink a partnership to develop Brazil's critical mineral sector, while the CNI proposes a powershoring strategy to align industry with low‑carbon goals, urging policy and financing support.

  57. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    EU and Brazil deepen partnership on rare‑earth mining

    The EU proposes a partnership with Brazil to invest in rare‑earth processing, upgrade Viridis’s pilot plant and create a sustainable, value‑added supply chain for critical minerals.

  58. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Brazil eyes rare‑earth boom as global demand surges

    Brazil, with the second‑largest rare‑earth reserves, aims to boost production from <1 % to ~10 % of global supply within a two‑year window, needing processing upgrades, financing and policy support.

  59. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    St. George Mining raises R$215 million for Brazil’s Araxá rare‑earth project

    St. George Mining secured about R$215 million to advance the Araxá rare‑earth and niobium project in Brazil’s Alto Paranaíba region.

  60. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil government authorizes 55 new staff for the National Mining Agency

    Brazil's Ministry of Management and Innovation approved 55 new hires for the National Mining Agency, contingent on vacancies and budget, amid funding cuts and an expanding role in critical minerals regulation.

  61. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil's Rare Earth Permit Surge Highlights Underused Critical Mineral Reserves

    ANM logged 401 rare‑earth permit requests by June 2026, reflecting a rapid surge after 2023, while a study shows Brazil’s vast critical‑mineral reserves remain underexploited, with production lagging behind peers despite rising investment.

  62. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil's mining regulator faces budget cut amid push for critical mineral policy

    Brazil’s mining leaders stress the sector’s role in the energy transition while confronting a R$22 million budget freeze that threatens the regulator’s capacity to manage critical‑mineral projects.

  63. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    US and EU Race to Secure Brazil's Rare Earth Supply

    The US DFC plans to fund Brazil's critical‑minerals projects while the EU speeds talks after a US firm bought Brazil's only rare‑earth mine, highlighting a tug‑of‑war for supply‑chain security.

  64. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil pushes critical minerals agenda with new law and green credit program

    Brazil's new critical minerals law faces regulatory concerns while the Ecoinvest green credit program seeks to fund domestic mineral projects.

  65. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies authorizes urgency for dozens of bills

    Brazil's Chamber fast‑tracked 18 bills across health, labor and culture, gave urgency to a mining law easing small‑scale extraction, and warned that a new critical‑minerals act still lacks supporting infra­str

  66. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil sees surge in mining mergers as US and Europe seek critical minerals

    M&A in Brazil's mining sector spikes as US and European firms buy rare‑earth assets to reduce China dependence; deals include USA Rare Earth’s $2.8 bn Serra Verde purchase and Rio Tinto’s $6.7 bn Arcadium deal.

  67. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Chamber Approves Urgent Bill to Revise Mining Rules

    Brazil's Chamber granted urgency to PL 957/24, overhauling the Mining Code to speed permits, broaden small‑scale mining, and shift authority to the ANM, while drawing environmental criticism.

  68. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil expands rare‑earth projects with promising leach results and new exploration permits

    Brazilian Critical Minerals reports strong leach results at Ema, while Magnum Mining adds 14 exploration permits around its Piracanjuba rare‑earth discovery, expanding landholdings and drilling programs.

  69. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil moves to reshape critical minerals policy and mining regulations

    Brazil's Senate and Chamber are advancing a national critical minerals policy and mining‑law overhaul to boost domestic processing and redefine mining rules amid global competition for rare earths.

  70. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil opens critical‑minerals sector to foreign investors under sovereignty rules

    Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan says foreign investors are welcome in the critical‑minerals sector if they respect sovereignty, as part of the Eco Invest programme to boost domestic value chains.

  71. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Brazil's Eco Invest auction aims to mobilise up to R$50 bn for green innovation

    Brazil launches its 5th Eco Invest auction, seeking up to R$50 bn to fund green fuels, AI, batteries, and other sustainable tech, aiming to boost resilience amid global energy tensions.

  72. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil's Lula announces council and sovereign fund to develop rare‑earth sector

    Brazil's Lula creates a presidential council and sovereign fund to industrialise rare‑earths, aiming to keep profits domestic and boost strategic independence.

  73. [INTERNATIONAL] 66 sources
    Brazil, US pledge deeper economic ties at New York industry forum

    Brazil and US leaders met in New York to boost trade in rare earths, AI and infrastructure, amid broader uncertainty over US foreign policy.

  74. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazilian Rare‑Earth Exploration Advances as Companies Navigate Project Stoppages

    Brazil's rare‑earth projects move forward despite Belo Sun Mining's stoppages, with Canamera drilling in Rio Grande do Sul.

  75. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Brazil emerges as key supplier of critical minerals as firms chase net‑zero by 2030

    Brazil’s vast critical‑mineral reserves and new supply‑chain rules make it pivotal for the net‑zero transition, while firms like Dinâmica target 2030 carbon‑ne​

  76. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil's auto sector faces Chinese competition and rare‑earth policy debate

    China's auto and rare‑earth influence challenges Brazil's industry, prompting policy debates.

  77. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    USA Rare Earth acquires Serra Verde mine in Brazil for $2.8 billion

    US Rare Earth buys Serra Verde mine in Brazil for $2.8B to diversify rare earth supply.

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