The state of Goiás signed a memorandum with the US government to share geological data on critical minerals, raising concerns over national security and the lack of regulatory framework in Brazil.
Goiás, a state in Brazil, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the US State Department that facilitates the sharing of geological data produced for critical minerals projects funded by the US. This agreement aims to promote transparency and investment in critical minerals but is met with caution by some Brazilian government officials. They express concerns that sharing strategic information about the location of critical mineral reserves with a foreign power could pose risks to national interests, especially given the absence of a clear regulatory framework governing the sector in Brazil.
