Entities from various sectors of Brazil’s economy and politics are meeting with the European Commission in Brussels. On the table is the issue of raw materials, such as rare earths, which have been at the center of attention with regard to the trade war.
Brazil seeks to take advantage of a period of fragility in Europe (as well as the United States) in this area, following the sector being hit by the trade war.
The meeting is part of Raw Materials Week 2025, an event organized by the European Commission. This brings together representatives of European institutions, industries, governments, academia and civil society to discuss advances in policies and innovations related to raw materials.
The Brazilian presence will be part of an official panel and a parallel session, organized by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), in partnership with the Brazilian Mining Institute (IBRAM).
According to a statement from Apex, Brazil seeks to underline a role as a “reliable and long-term partner for Europe in strengthening supply chains”, particularly with regard to minerals such as lithium, nickel, niobium, graphite and rare earths.
The theme of the session is “Brazil as a Strategic Partner for Sustainable Value Chains in Critical Raw Materials” and began at 3 pm this Wednesday, November 19th. It should take place until 7pm. It has representatives from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), National Development Bank (BNDES), Federal University of Catalão (UFCAT), FGV Europe, Brazilian Nickel, European Commission (DG INTPA), AMG Group and German Trade and Invest (GTAI).
Furthermore, Brazil has close to 50 active mineral projects, at the same time as it is trying to grow its production chain abroad.