EU Courts Brazil to Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals The European Union is increasing its engagement with Brazil to decrease reliance on China for critical minerals essential for various industries. EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela visited a rare earths project in Brazil to bolster supply chains and local processing capabilities. Brazil has been designated as the EU’s most strategic partner in Latin America for critical raw materials, with a focus on industrial development and processing within Brazil.

• The EU is strengthening ties with Brazil to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals.
• EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela visited a rare earths project in Brazil.
• The trip aimed to strengthen supply chains and expand local processing.
• Brazil is considered the EU’s most strategic partner in Latin America for critical raw materials.
• The focus is on processing and industrial development in Brazil, not just raw material exports.