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Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration
The measure creates a legal framework, a 2 billion reais fund and tax credits to expand domestic processing and reduce raw-material exports.
- The Senate approved a landmark bill Wednesday to regulate critical and strategic mineral exploration, moving Brazil toward increased exploitation of its vast rare earth reserves that rank second only to China. The measure now awaits President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's signature.
- Seeking to reduce reliance on the Asian powerhouse, Brazil is positioning itself as an alternative to China in critical minerals. Lula has consistently advocated for developing a national industry rather than simply exporting raw materials.
- Federal incentives of 5 billion reais in tax credits will support mineral transformation over five years, while the legislation creates a 2 billion reais Mineral Activity Guarantee Fund to support mining projects.
- Environmental groups have criticized the bill, alleging it increases regulatory flexibility without addressing environmental trade-offs. Public Policy Coordinator Suely Araujo stated that accelerating proposals without guaranteeing community rights "makes no sense."
- In February, Brazil and India signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on critical resources. USA Rare Earth meanwhile purchased Serra Verde, Brazil's only commercial rare earth producer, for approximately $2.8 billion in April.
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FILE - A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
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Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration
Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves.
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