The Senate approved the bill that creates rules and seeks to incentivize the national industry in the exploration of critical minerals, establishing a national policy for the so-called rare earths. The proposal provides for investments of up to R$ 7 billion in incentives for sector projects.
The text now goes to presidential sanction. The matter is classified as exclusive for subscribers, with full access upon registration through the article link.
The approval of the rare earth policy is presented as one of President Lula's priority agendas in the National Congress, especially in the period before the elections. The project aims to strengthen the national productive chain of minerals considered strategic for the global economy and technology.
