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Lula denies extraction of critical minerals 'as in the past'

President said he wants to prevent Brazil from simply "handing over" wealth to foreigners

Editorial board, Noticias de Mineracao
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva/Agência Brasil

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva/Agência Brasil | Credits: Agência Brasil

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that the government will not allow foreign companies to exploit its critical minerals "as it has in the past". The statement was made during...

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