Brazil approved a National Mining Plan for 2050 to lift its share of world critical-mineral output from eight to twelve per cent and add value at home.
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Key Facts
—The decision. Brazil’s energy-policy council approved a National Mining Plan for 2050 on Thursday, July 2.
—The target. It aims to raise Brazil’s share of world critical-mineral output from 8.3% today to 12.2% by 2050.
—The paradox. Brazil holds about a quarter of the world’s rare-earth reserves yet produces under 1% of global supply.
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