US Aims to Process Critical Minerals in Brazil to Strengthen Supply Chain

Post Views: 150 Brazil Critical Minerals The US aims to process critical minerals in Brazil, signaling stronger cooperation to secure strategic supply chains. Caleb Orr confirmed active negotiations with Brazilian authorities to expand downstream capabilities. The initiative focuses on heavy rare earths essential for magnets and advanced technologies. Brazil hosts immense reserves of critical minerals, including rare earths, niobium, graphite, lithium, and nickel. Despite this, it contributed less than 1% of global rare earth production in 2024. The US seeks to finance projects through its Dev...