# US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/27902

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-21 01:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4xj1uZS

> Brazil is emerging as a key global battleground for rare earth minerals, which are vital to renewable energy and technology. The growing focus on Brazilian resources is raising environmental concerns.

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