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Brazil closes HISTORIC R$15 billion deal with UAE to dominate strategic minerals market

Written by Carla Teles de Lima
Published 12/01/2025 às 18:01
Brazil closes HISTORIC R$15 billion deal with UAE to dominate strategic minerals market
Brazil and the Emirates united for the future. Together, they transform minerals into progress.

Billion-dollar investment promises to boost the exploration of essential minerals such as lithium, niobium and rare earths, strengthening the economy and positioning Brazil as a global leader in the energy transition.

Brazil has just taken a giant step towards becoming a global leader in the energy transition. In a historic agreement, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, signed a commitment with the Ministry of Development of the United Arab Emirates that foresees investments of up to R$15 billion in the exploration and development of strategic minerals in Brazil.

Why are strategic minerals the new gold?

Have you ever stopped to think about how your smartphone or electric car works? Behind these technologies are minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. These elements are essential for the manufacture of batteries, wind turbines and solar panels. In times of energy transition, these resources are worth more than gold!

Investment destination: More than mining

Lithium is an essential mineral for batteries and clean energy. In Brazil, new mines promise to boost technology and sustainable development.

The agreement is not limited to mineral extraction. The R$15 billion will be distributed across several fronts:

Mineral research

Encouragement of the search for new deposits and sustainable extraction methods.

Mineral processing

Development of technologies for refining and processing materials, increasing added value.

Marketing of mineral products

Expansion of exports, especially to the United Arab Emirates, strengthening the Brazilian economy.

Technology transfer

knowledge exchange between Brazilian and Emirati companies for innovation in the sector.

Workforce training

Training professionals to work with high technology in mining.

Brazil at the center of the global energy transition

With this partnership, Brazil is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for sustainability and innovation. According to Alexandre Silveira, “this partnership represents an opportunity to strengthen Brazil’s position in the global scenario of energy transition and sustainable mining”. And you, have you ever imagined the impact this will have on our future?

Cooperation, innovation and economic growth

In addition to the positive environmental impact, the agreement promises to stimulate startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating an innovation ecosystem in the mineral sector. More jobs, more technologies and more opportunities for Brazil.

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Alexandro Santos
Alexandro Santos
14/01/2025 22:16

Trump is going to be pissed, huh?

He'll say he doesn't want to.

Or maybe you want to buy the Emirates. Or Brazil.

Hahahaha

José Carlos da Silva
José Carlos da Silva
14/01/2025 23:26

Brazil is the largest mining power in the world, all that is missing is a niche in society that believes in science and that the earth is round

Max
Max
15/01/2025 09:08

What a cheap comedy, LULADRAO wants the credit now? 15 billion, that's a joke, that's nothing compared to the global consumption of Niobium and this agreement is being stitched together by the government of ****, remember those Jewels that they wanted to classify as theft, yeah! Let's wait...

Carla Teles de Lima

I talk about technology, innovation and the oil and gas sector, bringing up-to-date and relevant content about the Brazilian market. Every day, I share information about job opportunities and the main news in the sector. Do you have a suggestion for a topic? Just send it to my email: carlatdl016@gmail.com.

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