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Brazilian Court Asked to Halt Rare Earths Miner Sale

April 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Brazilian party asks court to suspend Serra Verde sale.
Sale to USA Rare Earth is worth $2.8 billion.
Serra Verde produces 100 metric tonnes of rare earth oxides annually.
Output expected to rise to 6,400 tonnes by end of next year.

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Strategic Implications

This move may indicate growing concerns over foreign control of strategic mineral resources in Brazil. The party's argument suggests that current legislation could be insufficient to protect national interests, which may have implications for future transactions in the rare earths industry.

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What Happened

Left Wing Party Cites National Security Concerns Over Strategic Assets

A left-wing Brazilian political party, Rede Sustentabilidade, has asked the country’s Supreme Court to suspend the sale of mining company Serra Verde Group to USA Rare Earth Inc, citing national security concerns. The sale, worth $2.8 billion, would give USA Rare Earth control over Serra Verde’s Pela Ema operation in Goiás, which is expected to significantly increase production of rare earth oxides. The party argues that Brazilian legislation does not provide sufficient safeguards for the national interest in the exploitation of strategic mineral resources. This development was reported by The Edge Malaysia.

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