Brazil takes on Chinese dominance in rare earths

Brazil is attracting growing international interest in its rare earth resources as demand rises for the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.The country holds an estimated 21 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, making it the world’s second-largest holder after China, which has around 44 million tonnes.
Global mining companies are increasingly investing in Brazil as governments and industries seek to diversify supp