Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Geology is Not Destiny - Brazil Must Establish an Infrastructure to Exploit Its Critical Minerals Wealth
April 01, 2026
April 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by senior fellow Monica de Bolle:
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Geology is not destiny: Brazil must establish an infrastructure to exploit its critical minerals wealth
The US drive for critical minerals from its trading partners is now a top economic and foreign policy priority. In February alone, the United States signed 11 memorandums of understanding (MOU . . .
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Geology is not destiny: Brazil must establish an infrastructure to exploit its critical minerals wealth
The US drive for critical minerals from its trading partners is now a top economic and foreign policy priority. In February alone, the United States signed 11 memorandums of understanding (MOU . . .