# The old asbestos town at the heart of the rare earths race

https://mins.news/en/item/31993

- Financial Times, 2026-08-25 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/a40460fa-88fa-437f-99c6-828b2636f300?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> Brazil’s first facility for rare earth minerals is located in an old asbestos town and is a key part of US efforts to break free from Chinese dominance.