Takeaways from the AP-Reporter Brasil story on the US and others turning to Brazil for rare earths
A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File) 2026-08-20T13:03.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from AP says: A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File) 2026-08-20T13:03.
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- Primary source: AP
- Published: Aug 20, 2026, 1:23 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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