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China’s Winning Hand in Rare Earths and Brazil’s Gamble to Catch Up
China controls nearly the entire supply chain for rare earths — minerals critical for EVs, wind turbines, and fighter jets. Brazil hopes to change that, with companies like Aclara building pilot plants and the government mapping vast reserves, but catching up will take massive investment, technology, and international cooperation. The global race is on to break China’s grip on one of the world’s most strategic resources.
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