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Brazil eyes China for critical minerals tech as Lula courts investors

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has identified China as a potential partner for Brazil's critical minerals strategy, emphasizing the need for domestic processing rather than raw ore export. Speaking on a popular podcast, Lula expressed openness to Chinese investment and technology, while also noting the United States as a possible collaborator. This comes as Brazil, which holds the second-largest rare earth reserves globally, seeks to attract foreign investment in its mineral sector, a move that could influence geopolitical dynamics with both China and the United States. AI

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Brazil eyes China for critical minerals tech as Lula courts investors

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

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