The “Exploitation” of Brazil’s Resources: Rare Earth Minerals and U.S. Interests
The “Exploitation” of Brazil’s Resources: Rare Earth Minerals and U.S. Interests The narrative of the U.S. “exploiting” Brazilian lands stems from ongoing efforts to secure access to Brazil’s vast rare earth elements (REEs)—critical for tech, defense, electric vehicles, and renewables. Brazil has the world’s second-largest proven REE reserves (around 21 million metric tons), far behind […]
