Daily brief
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced plans for debt relief and digital regulation, signaling a push for economic and tech governance reforms.
Petrobras acquired a block in São Tomé and Príncipe, expanding its presence in Africa.
Brazil demands rare earths be processed domestically as US and China compete for supply chains.
The US Senate cleared Minnesota mining projects; Vale reported year-over-year increases in Q1 2026 iron ore and copper output.
China announced Brazil as guest of honor for the 2026 Space Day.