Cum a ajuns un vechi oraș al azbestului în centrul războiului dintre SUA și China pentru pământuri rare

Minacu, Brazil, once reliant on asbestos mining, is now focusing on rare earth minerals, crucial for technology and clean energy. The Serra Verde mine aims to become a significant player in this sector, supported by U.S. investments. Local residents hope for economic revival, but concerns about environmental impacts and dependency on foreign markets persist. Brazil holds the second-largest rare earth reserves globally, yet faces challenges in processing and maintaining sovereignty over its resources.