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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elonore Hughes

Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

India Brazil - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Brazil and India sealed a deal Saturday on critical minerals and rare earths, enhancing cooperation on crucial resources between two major countries of the global south as they seek to diversify their trading relationships.

The non-binding memorandum of understanding on rare earths establishes a framework for cooperation between the two countries, focusing on reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and artificial intelligence applications, among other issues.

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