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Lula’s win clouds US hopes for Brazil’s rare earths
Lula’s election victory may delay United States efforts to secure faster access to Brazil’s vast rare earth resources. Brazil holds the world’s second-largest reserves, making its mining policy strategically important for global supply chains and technology industries.
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