Brazil in Focus: Rare Earths & Global Opportunity
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, Brazil is emerging as a strategic player in the future of rare-earth and critical minerals supply chains. With growing international efforts to diversify sources of critical minerals, Brazil's resource potential, industrial ambitions, and geopolitical positioning are attracting global attention.
This webinar will explore how Brazil's evolving critical minerals strategy could reshape opportunities for industry, policymakers, investors, and international partners. The discussion will examine Brazil's potential role in global critical minerals supply chains and the implications for partnerships, processing capacity, investment, and global competitiveness.
The conversation will also address where Canada fits within this evolving landscape and how bilateral collaboration may support more resilient, sustainable, and diversified supply chains.
Main Topics
- Brazil’s evolving strategy for rare earths and critical minerals
- Brazil’s role in future global supply chains
- Investment, processing capacity, and industrial competitiveness
- Strategic partnerships and international collaboration
- Opportunities for Brazil–Canada engagement in the energy transition
Event Details
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM (EDT)
Speakers
- Andrea Gardella (Host) — Director & Principal Economist, Alcance Solutions; Co-Chair, BCCC Ottawa Chapter
- Rafaela Guedes — Founder, RG Impact