Brazil rejects ‘TerraBras’ as US minerals deal stalls

Mining04-24 04:06

Brazil sees no need to create a state-run critical minerals company, Industry Minister Marcio Elias Rosa said Friday, pushing back on proposals for a state-backed entity. “There is no need whatsoever ...

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