A world-leading jurisdiction with scale, stability and exceptional geological diversity

Brazil stands among the world’s most competitive mining jurisdictions, combining vast geological potential with a modernized and transparent regulatory environment. As the second-largest global producer of iron ore and the world’s leading producer of niobium, Brazil also holds substantial deposits of bauxite, gold, copper, manganese, graphite and other critical minerals essential to global industry and the clean-energy transition.

The country’s extensive territory and varied geology host multiple mineral provinces, world-class deposits and wide underexplored regions with confirmed potential. Operational advantages—including abundant water resources, high penetration of renewable energy, expanding logistics infrastructure and a skilled technical workforce—reinforce Brazil’s position as a reliable destination for international mining investment.

In recent years, governance has advanced significantly with the establishment of the National Mining Agency (ANM), an independent regulator responsible for modernizing procedures, improving oversight and aligning rules with international standards. Clear legal certainty, federal ownership of mineral resources and guaranteed property rights over extracted products create a stable framework for greenfield exploration, brownfield development, joint ventures and acquisitions of mineral rights.

 

For investors, operators and buyers in the global mining value chain

• International mining companies
• Junior exploration companies
• Investment funds and strategic partners
• Offtakers and buyers of iron ore, niobium and other key minerals