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Coverage dated August 20, 2026

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

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SAO PAULO (AP) — In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    SAO PAULO (AP) — In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones…

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Takeaways from the AP-Reporter Brasil story on the US and others turning to Brazil for rare earths (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    SAO PAULO (AP) — The world is increasingly turning to Brazil to explore for rare earth minerals that are crucial…

  3. Triblive

    The U.S. and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns (opens Triblive)

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    SAO PAULO — In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones to green technologies, Brazil is emerging as an alternative to China’s dominance, particularly for the United States and Australia, according to an analysis of mining permits by The Associated Press a…

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Takeaways from a story on the US, Australia and others turning to Brazil for rare earth minerals (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Brazil is becoming a key player in the rare earth minerals market

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