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Brazil

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


A rough ruby at the Montepuez mine in Mozambique
Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing
Updated 25 minutes ago By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% State ownership in all mining ventures and local processing of minerals, tightening control over its resources as demand for... 


Power line transmission infrastructure
Rare earths developer Viridis secures dedicated grid capacity for Brazil rare earths project Colossus
Updated 3 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed rare earths developer Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured its first major project execution contract with Minas Gerais-based electricity distributor DME Energética for the delivery... 


The Simandou iron-ore operation in Guinea
Guinea’s Simandou iron exports surge six months after first ore
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Exports from Guinea’s Simandou iron-ore project surged in May, six months after the first shipment to China, marking a milestone in the ramp-up of the high-grade mine that has the potential to... 


Rare earths drill core
Viridis secures preliminary offtake agreement with multinational chemicals company
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having announced its intention to only supply offtakers in the Europe and the US with rare earth materials earlier last month, ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Metals has secured a letter of intent... 


Rare earths chemical symbols
USA Rare Earth commits to more investment in France
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed USA Rare Earth has announced it will expand its metal, alloy and magnet making investment in France. This will build upon the company’s previously announced French initiatives, which... 


Silica purification plant
Homerun starts last testwork before estimating capital required for Brazilian silica operation
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed silica developer Homerun Resources has commissioned one of Europe’s most respected independent silica processing laboratories, Dorfner Anzaplan, to perform additional chemical leaching... 


Gold nuggets
Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
29th May 2026 By: Reuters

Billions of dollars worth of gold is still being extracted illegally from Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a study by nonprofit watchdog Greenpeace found, despite efforts by President Luiz Inacio Lula... 


Iron-ore pile
Iron-ore heads for monthly loss as coal spike pressures margins
29th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore headed for a monthly loss as a short-lived rally triggered by a fatal steelmaking-coal mine accident in China’s Shanxi province faded, leaving investors focused on mill margins and... 


Viridis drilling at Colossus project
Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
29th May 2026 By: Reuters

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the US for its Colossus mine in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, CEO... 


A generic image of a citrus tree
South Africa was world’s largest citrus exporter in 2025 – CGA
29th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says South Africa exported 2.9-million tonnes of citrus in 2025, making it the world’s largest citrus exporter by... 


Cabaçal project area
Meridian submits installation licence application for Cabaçal build works in Brazil
27th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-, Toronto- and Frankfurt-listed Meridian Mining has applied for an installation licence on the Cabaçal copper/gold/silver project in Brazil, which marks the next step in returning the... 


Goldplat reports solid third-quarter financial results
Goldplat reports solid third-quarter financial results
20th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Goldplat’s two gold recovery operations in South Africa and Ghana achieved a combined operating profit of £3.86-million for the quarter ended March 31, compared with an operating profit... 


Autazes concept image
Brazil Potash secures diesel-based power for Autazes construction period
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed Brazil Potash Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with a power generation company called Gera Center, outlining a 28-year build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT)... 


Iron-ore operation in Brazil
Brazil proposes three-phase carbon market rollout starting 2027
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

Brazil's Finance Ministry on Tuesday released a preliminary proposal for phased sectoral coverage of the country's regulated carbon market, outlining which industries will be required to report... 


Grota do Cirilo mine, in Brazil
Sigma to appeal latest Brazilian court decision in Grota do Cirilo matter
19th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Sigma Lithium Corporation has announced its intention to appeal against a decision made by a court based in Aracuai, Vale do Jequitinhonha, Brazil, where the company operates the... 


Bauxite ore in hand
Brazilian Rare Earths announces newco spinout to manage bauxite project
19th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths (BRE) has announced plans to demerge its 100%-owned Amargosa bauxite/gallium project in Brazil, into a newly formed ASX-listed company called Alurion Resources.... 


Tres Estradas project schematic
Aguia secures status as one of few domestic Brazilian phosphate suppliers
18th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Aguia Resources has secured an operating licence for the Tres Estradas phosphate project in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, allowing the company to mine and process phosphate for sale into... 


Image of rare earths mounds
Uberaba rare earth elements project, Brazil
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The preliminary economic assessment envisages the construction of an on-site processing plant with a throughput of about 2.7-million tonnes a year over an initial 30-year mine life.  


Image of phosphates
Três Estradas phosphate project, Brazil – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Brazil's Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental Henrique Luís Roessler environmental agency has requested minor changes to the installation licence before final review. 


Image of Phalaborwa rare earths
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalaborwa has been established as a proven producer of rare-earth elements. 


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