Brazil Opens Rare Earth Investment to China Amid US Pressure

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President Lula rejects US pressure by inviting Chinese investment in Brazil's critical minerals sector, prioritizing domestic processing over geopolitical alignment

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President Lula rejects US pressure by inviting Chinese investment in Brazil's critical minerals sector, prioritizing domestic processing over geopolitical alignment

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Oct 2, 2026 • 11:49 PM

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Brazil Opens Rare Earth Investment to China Amid US Pressure

President Lula rejects US pressure by inviting Chinese investment in Brazil's critical minerals sector, prioritizing domestic processing over geopolitical alignment

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President Lula rejects US pressure by inviting Chinese investment in Brazil's critical minerals sector, prioritizing domestic processing over geopolitical alignment