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Brazil is a federal republic in South America and the largest country on the continent by both area and population. The capital is Brasília, whilst São Paulo is the largest city and economic centre. With a population exceeding 215-million, Brazil is the sixth most populous country in the world. The economy is the largest in Latin America and ranks among the top ten globally, driven by agriculture, mining, manufacturing and services. Brazil is a leading exporter of commodities including iron ore, soybeans, coffee, sugar and beef, and holds significant reserves of gold, bauxite and other minerals. The currency is the real. The country is a presidential federal republic, with power shared between the federal government and 26 states plus the Federal District. Brazil is a member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS Plus and Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. The Amazon rainforest covers much of the northern territory, making environmental policy and resource management recurring themes in domestic and international debate. The country was a Portuguese colony until independence in 1822 and has since developed into a major emerging economy with substantial industrial and agricultural capacity.

Brazil News


Raw copper produced in Zambia at port
India revives talks with Zambia to invest in critical minerals, sources say
1st September 2026 By: Reuters

India has resumed talks with Zambia to explore investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals, two sources said, as New Delhi looks increasingly overseas for raw materials to meet... 


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Iron-ore production set for further growth to 2030 – BMI
31st August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global iron-ore production growth will accelerate over 2026 to 2030, averaging 2.2% growth over that period, compared with 1.2% over the previous five years, with production expected to reach... 


Rare earths ore
Brazilian Critical Minerals' Ema project advances to FEED stage
31st August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Brazilian Critical Minerals has appointed consultancy Altris Engineering as lead design engineer for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase of the company's flagship Ema rare... 


Iron-ore rock
India’s iron-ore choices could shape steel demand, decarbonisation, IEEFA warns
28th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based think tank Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) outlines in its latest report 'India's looming iron-ore challenge' how the country may not have enough access to... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo, Chinese entity in iron-ore deal
28th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Bauxite ore in hand
Alurion plans first drilling, PFS on Amargosa bauxite project
27th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Alurion Resources has started with infill drilling and bulk sample trenching at the Amargosa bauxite/gallium project, in Brazil, marking the transition from established resource scale to... 


Monte Alto geology model
Brazilian Rare Earths confirms more mineralisation at Monte Alto deposit in Brazil
26th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In its drive to define the entirety of the Monte Alto deposit, in Brazil, ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths has reported more ultra-high-grade extensions to the south and east of Monte Alto, as well... 


AngloGold operation in Brazil
AngloGold Ashanti to process all its Brazilian gold concentrate domestically
26th August 2026 By: Reuters

AngloGold Ashanti has resumed operations at a Brazilian plant shut down in 2022, allowing the miner to once again domestically process all the gold concentrate from its local mines, rather than... 


Bandeira project area
Lithium Ionic adds lithium stalwart Ortega to board
21st August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has appointed two new independent directors John Turner and Ernie Ortiz Ortega. The company says these appointments strengthen the board's governance, legal, mining... 


COMPETITIVE POSITIONING 
The local industry is also trying to reposition itself as a regional beneficiation hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement - Muzi Manzi
Aluminium industry poised for growth – association
21st August 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The proposed acquisition of diversified mining and metals company South32’s aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa by global aluminium corporation Alcoa is a key development,... 


PIONEER
Mercedes-Benz will become the first automotive company in Europe to integrate Hydro CIRCAL into series production for the next generation of large electric vehicles
Vehicle manufacturer turns to recycled aluminium for greener future
21st August 2026

Aluminium and renewable-energy company Hydro and luxury and light commercial vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz have expanded their partnership to increase the use of recycled and low-carbon... 


Rare earths
Viridis secures more than full equity requirement to advance Colossus project
20th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed rare earths developer Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured commitments for up to $120-million, or A$170-million, in strategic equity from global alternative investment manager OneIM... 


Vale mining operation in Brazil
Vale report guides presidential candidates to propel Brazil as a global mining leader
19th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazilian iron-ore, copper and nickel producer Vale has launched a proposal to accelerate the growth of mining and position Brazil as a global leader in the sector, leveraging the country's... 


Potash drill core
Brazil Potash optimistic that new Brazilian law can reduce costs for Autazes build
18th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed emerging potash producer Brazil Potash has welcomed progress made on a piece of Brazilian legislation called Profert Bill PL 699/2023, which was approved by the Brazilian Senate last... 


Grota do Cirilo operation, in Brazil
Canadian oxide concentrate producer Sigma Lithium achieves record profit margins, lower cost in Q2
17th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The largest producer of lithium oxide concentrate in the Americas, Sigma Lithium Corporation, has reported record second-quarter financial results with an earnings before interest, taxes,... 


São Francisco project area
Brazilian copper, gold explorer lists on TSX-V
17th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Brazil-focused copper and gold exploration company Prospectiva Resources has started trading on the TSX-V under the ticker 'PSVA'. The Toronto-headquartered company is advancing a portfolio of... 


Afarak optimistic of improved second-half performance
14th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Specialist alloy producer Afarak Group’s revenue decreased by 25.9% year-on-year to €57.1-million for the six months to June 30. Processed material sold decreased by 25.9% year-on-year to 11 372 t,... 


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BMI expects metals complex performance to remain strong
14th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The metals complex has remained well-supported so far this month, extending the upward momentum from late June, BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, points out. It explains that this is underpinned by a... 


Aluminium
Norsk Hydro's Alunorte ramps up production after deal with gas supplier
14th August 2026 By: Reuters

Norsk Hydro's Alunorte refinery in Brazil has started ramping up alumina production to full capacity after reaching a temporary agreement with its gas supplier, the Norwegian company said on... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo strikes year-long iron-ore deal with China’s State buyer
14th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


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