Briefing: Mining Rush for Critical Minerals Threatens Amazon Land Reform Settlements
Strategic angle: A survey reveals a surge in mining requests for critical minerals in Brazil's Carajás region, endangering land reform settlements.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 4 months ago
Dozens of mining requests for copper, manganese, and nickel identified.
Targeted areas include land reform settlements in northern Brazil.
Concerns over environmental impact and indigenous rights.