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Government Approves List of 27 Critical Minerals and Gives High Priority to 9

The federal government established criteria for investment screening and financial support, dividing minerals into three priority levels based on geopolitical risks and external dependence.

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Government officials gathered around a meeting table, with President Lula and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in the center.
Government meeting that defined the list of critical minerals. Photo: Reprodução/Poder360

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What happened
The federal government approved an official list of 27 critical and strategic minerals, divided into three classes that define rules for investment screening and access to financial support.
Who is affected
Mining companies, investors, and industries linked to technological inputs and the energy transition in Brazil.
What changes
Businesses involving Class 1 minerals will receive higher priority for funding resources and rigorous screening in corporate control transfers and sales contracts, while Classes 2 and 3 will undergo reviews with varying levels of requirements.

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Sources

  1. Governo aprova lista com 27 minerais críticos e dá prioridade alta a 9 — Poder360 (accessed 11/05/2026)
  2. Conheça os 27 minerais críticos e estratégicos aprovados pelo governo — UOL — economia (accessed 11/05/2026)

Image credits: Photo: Reprodução/Poder360 · publicação-fonte citada · image resized and re-encoded for the site