The United States is in discussions with Brazil to establish a partnership focused on rare earth elements, according to a report by the Financial Times. The talks are aimed at securing diversified and reliable supply chains for minerals that are critical to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.
Rare earths are essential inputs for high-performance magnets, batteries, wind turbines, and defence applications. The proposed cooperation reflects Washington’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on concentrated global supply sources and work with resource-rich partners to develop alternative production and processing capabilities.
Brazil, which holds significant untapped mineral potential, is seen as a strategic partner due to its geological resources and growing interest in expanding its role in the global critical minerals market. Discussions are understood to include areas such as exploration, processing, technology sharing, and investment frameworks.
The report said the talks remain at an exploratory stage, but they underscore increasing geopolitical focus on rare earths as countries compete to secure materials vital for the global energy transition and industrial resilience.