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news Scmp World 2026-06-25

EU Pitches Brazil Rare Earths Deal, Promising Better Terms Than US or China

The European Union is proposing a 'more beneficial' partnership to Brazil for critical minerals, including investment in local refining and technology, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

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