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The presence of rare earths and minerals essential to the technology industry puts the city in the center of international attention
The city of Minaçu, in Goiás, has become a highlight on the international scene. With around 30 thousand inhabitants, the municipality is now seen as strategic in the geopolitical dispute for rare Lands — a group of minerals essential for the technology and energy industry.
These elements are essential for the manufacture of electric cars, wind turbines, drones and modern weapons.
Rare earths become the “new oil”
Neodymium, terbium and dysprosium are among the metals classified as rare earths. They are increasingly valued, especially in the race for clean energy and technological innovations.
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Minaçu's subsoil houses one of the largest deposits outside Asia, placing the city in a privileged position on the global map of strategic raw materials.
Investments in Minaçu: Serra Verde Mine attracts US investment
The Serra Verde mine, located in Minaçu, began commercial operations last year. It is currently the only mine outside Asia capable of producing heavy rare earths on a significant scale.
The project has already attracted millions in funding from the United States and is being analyzed by the White House, which is considering financing its expansion. This shows the direct interest of the American government in the potential of the Brazilian city.
Dependence on China still persists
Despite the progress, almost all current production is committed to China until 2027. This is because the Asian country dominates the processing technologies needed to separate the minerals.
Without this step, the extracted elements have no practical use. Experts point out that, with the right investments, Brazil can overcome this bottleneck and assume a leading role.
Meanwhile, Minaçu remains in the spotlight. Amid the geopolitical dispute between the United States and China, the city in Goiás is emerging as a possible protagonist in the new order of critical global resources.
With information from Radio São Francisco.
