Understand How This Small Town in Goiás Positioned Itself at the Center of the Geopolitical Dispute Between the United States and China

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 17/04/2025 at 19:51

Créditos da imagem: Cortesia do Grupo Serra Verde (reprodução para fins jornalísticos)

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Rare Earths And Essential Minerals For The Tech Industry Put The City In The Spotlight

The city of Minaçu, in Goiás, has become a highlight on the international scene. With around 30,000 inhabitants, the municipality is now seen as strategic in the geopolitical competition for rare earths — a group of minerals essential for the tech and energy industries.

These elements are essential for the manufacturing of electric cars, wind turbines, drones, and modern weapons.

Rare Earths Have Become The “New Oil”

Neodymium, terbium, and dysprosium are among the metals classified as rare earths. They are becoming increasingly valuable, especially in the race for clean energy and technological innovations.

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Investments In Minaçu: Serra Verde Mine Attracts US Investments

The Serra Verde mine, located in Minaçu, began commercial operations last year. Currently, it is the only mine outside of Asia capable of producing heavy rare earths on a significant scale.

The project has already attracted millions in investments from the United States and is being evaluated by the White House, which is considering financing its expansion. This demonstrates 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 tied to China until 2027. This is because the Asian country dominates the processing technologies necessary 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 prominent role.

In the meantime, Minaçu remains in the spotlight. Amid the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China, the Goiás city advances as a potential protagonist in the new order of global critical resources.

With information from Rádio São Francisco.

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Understand How This Small Town in Goiás Positioned Itself at the Center of the Geopolitical Dispute Between the United States and China

Rare Earths And Essential Minerals For The Tech Industry Put The City In The Spotlight

Rare Earths Have Become The “New Oil”

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Dependence On China Still Persists

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