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Goiás Will Be the Stage for a Megaproject of Rare Earths with American Investment and Support from the DFC Created by Donald Trump.
The United States has approved an investment of US$ 465 million in a rare earth project in the state of Goiás, managed by the company Serra Verde.
The financing is led by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), an agency created during the administration of Donald Trump to promote strategic projects in emerging countries.
The goal is clear: to reduce Western dependence on China in the extraction and processing of essential minerals used in advanced technologies.
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The investment strengthens the rapprochement between Brazil and the United States at a time of global competition for critical raw materials.
Goiás, with large mineral reserves, emerges as a strategic hub for supplying elements used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and military equipment.
Goiás Becomes a Key Player in the Global Race for Strategic Minerals
The Pela Ema Mine, located in Goiás, is the center of the project funded by Americans.
The DFC’s investment will be used to modernize Serra Verde’s operations, cover operational costs, and refinance shareholder debts, according to a document published by the federal agency on August 15.
Created during Donald Trump’s administration, the DFC aims to strengthen the influence of the U.S. in developing countries by supporting initiatives aligned with its foreign policy.
The focus on rare earths demonstrates U.S. concern over China’s dominance in the sector, which currently controls more than 80% of global production of these elements.
Serra Verde is Brazil’s First Large-Scale Producer
Serra Verde is considered the first large-scale rare earth producer in Brazil. The company has support from international funds such as Denham Capital, Vision Blue Resources, and Energy and Minerals Group.
Its mine hosts both light and heavy rare earths, including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium — fundamental elements for permanent magnets used in electric motors and wind turbines.
Commercial production began in 2024, with expectations to reach between 4,800 and 6,500 metric tons of rare earth oxides by 2027.
This progress represents a milestone for Brazil, which has one of the largest reserves outside of China, and signals the strengthening of sustainable mining in the Midwest.
Strategic Partnership Between Brazil and the United States
The U.S. interest in investments in rare earths in Brazil is part of a broader strategy to diversify supply chains.
The U.S. government sees Brazil as a strategic ally in the energy transition and in clean technology production.
According to a spokesperson from Serra Verde, the project is still in the adjustment phase.
“This project is still going through various stages and revisions before being finalized. As these details have not yet been completed, we prefer to wait to comment until the transaction is fully concluded and we can provide accurate information,” said the representative.
Expansion of Investments in the Rare Earth Sector in Latin America
The U.S. initiative is not limited to Goiás. In September, Aclara Resources, also supported by the DFC, received funding for another rare earth project in the Midwest, with the possibility of converting the funding into future equity participation.
These actions demonstrate the growing U.S. interest in strengthening its presence in the mineral sector of Latin America, promoting energy security and reducing dependence on China.
The Future of Rare Earths in Goiás and Brazil’s Role
The investment of US$ 465 million symbolizes more than an economic partnership: it represents the repositioning of Brazil on the global map of strategic mining.
With the reserves in Goiás, the country consolidates itself as a reliable and sustainable supplier of critical minerals, while the United States expands its geopolitical influence and ensures technological autonomy.
The Serra Verde project thus reinforces a new axis of international cooperation focused on innovation, clean energy, and sustainable development — positioning Brazil as a key player in the new race for rare earths.
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