The US and Europe are courting Brazil for its critical minerals and rare earth elements

"These materials are increasingly coveted globally because they are essential for achieving strategic autonomy, national security, and creating a new green economy. The United States and the European Union, among others, are courting the South American country with the aim of reaching an agreement to share this treasure. Brazil is among the top ten producers of nickel, manganese, niobium, iron ore, and bauxite and has rapidly gained ground in the production of lithium, natural graphite, rare earth elements, vanadium, and copper,"

"The president has emphasized that his country does not want to be a mere supplier of strategic raw materials, but rather participate in the promising value chain. Brazil has the second-largest reserves of rare earth elements, the 17 chemical elements most critical for the energy transition and essential for wind turbines and high-performance electric vehicles. While China possesses approximately 44 million tons, Brazil holds around 21 million tons and India nearly 7 million tons,"

Brazil possesses vast reserves of critical minerals and rare earth elements that are increasingly essential for strategic autonomy, national security, and the green economy. The United States and the European Union are courting Brazil to secure access to these resources. Brazil ranks among top producers of nickel, manganese, niobium, iron ore, and bauxite, and is rapidly increasing production of lithium, natural graphite, rare earth elements, vanadium, and copper. The president seeks participation across the value chain rather than mere raw-material supply. Brazil holds the second-largest rare earth reserves and significant shares of global graphite, niobium, nickel, and lithium.

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