Brazil is racing to seize its rare earth mineral fortune—second only to China—and foreign investors are flooding in, especially from the U.S. and Australia, as global powers seek alternatives to Chinese dominance. But this boom threatens the Amazon and Indigenous lands, sparking environmental outcry over deforestation and pollution. Brazil’s lawmakers and president are pushing for smarter rules: prioritizing domestic processing and tech control to turn raw materials into real economic power. The next few years will decide whether Brazil can balance green tech needs with ecological protection and national sovereignty.

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