Underutilization of Rare Earth Resources in Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Russia Raises Concerns
Despite holding substantial reserves of rare earth elements, Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Russia are currently mining only a small fraction of these resources, which could affect global supply chains.
Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Russia are known to possess significant reserves of rare earth elements. However, these countries are currently mining a minimal amount of their available resources.
The limited extraction of rare earths in these nations raises questions about their potential impact on global supply chains, especially as demand for these materials continues to grow.
As the world increasingly relies on rare earth elements for various technologies, the underutilization of these reserves may present both challenges and opportunities for these countries in the future.
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Update at 10:19 UTC on 2026-05-15
Mining & Resources reported Brazil expands search for rare earth reserves BNamericas.
Sources: Mining & Resources