Brazil House Backs Critical Minerals Bill as Lula Meets Trump
Geopolitics · Bloomberg ·
Brazil's lower house approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical and strategic minerals, a step toward realizing the potential of the nation's vast reserves as President Lula prepares to meet Donald Trump. The legislation is part of a broader push to position Brazil as a key supplier of rare earths, lithium, and niobium to Western allies seeking alternatives to Chinese dominance.