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Rafael Moreno

Rafael Moreno is a Brazilian mining executive and business leader active in the critical minerals sector. He has been associated with mining operations and mineral development projects in Brazil, particularly in regions rich in strategic minerals such as rare earths, lithium and nickel. Moreno's work has focused on positioning Brazilian mineral resources within global supply chains for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. Brazil holds significant deposits of critical minerals, and executives like Moreno have been involved in efforts to attract international investment and partnerships to develop these resources. His activities have included engagement with European and North American companies seeking to diversify their supply chains away from Chinese dominance in critical mineral processing. Moreno has been linked to projects in Minas Gerais, a state known for its extensive mineral wealth and mining heritage. The Brazilian mining sector has seen increased interest from foreign governments and companies as part of broader efforts to secure access to materials essential for the energy transition. Moreno's role reflects the growing importance of Latin American mineral resources in global industrial strategy and the push to establish alternative supply chains for battery metals and rare earth elements.

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Viridis places first major equipment purchase order for Colossus rare earths mine
Updated 3 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed rare earths miner Viridis Mining & Minerals has placed its first major equipment purchase order for the Colossus rare earth project, in Brazil, for a residue pressure filtration package... 


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Viridis demo plant achieves rare earth recovery rates above PFS expectations
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having started up its mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) demonstration plant late in May, ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved steady-state continuous production of MREC, with July's... 


Viridis drilling at Colossus project, in Brazil
Viridis announces industry-leading MRE on Colossus rare earths project
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Viridis Mining & Minerals has upgraded the mineral resource estimate (MRE) of its Colossus rare earths project, in Brazil, following targeted infill drilling. The measured and indicated... 


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EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals
22nd June 2026 By: Reuters

The EU is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it says will be beneficial to Brazil's development goals, EU... 


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Rare earths developer Viridis secures dedicated grid capacity for Brazil rare earths project Colossus
4th June 2026 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... 


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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... 


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... 


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Viridis nears full finance readiness for Colossus project with $50m EFA support
6th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Viridis Mining and Minerals has received a conditional letter of support from Australia’s export credit agency Export Finance Australia (EFA) to provide up to $50-million, or... 


Viridis secures Canadian financing interest for rare earths project
Viridis secures Canadian financing interest for rare earths project
18th November 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Viridis Mining and Minerals said on Tuesday it received a letter of interest from Export Development Canada for up to $100-million in debt financing for its Colossus rare earths project... 


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