Brazil has started a $200 million mineral fund. This effort, by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the BNDES, aims to boost mining. They plan to put money into 15 to 20 companies that look for and develop important minerals. These minerals are key to making energy sources cleaner. The BNDES promises up to […]
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