en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pablo Cesário, President of the Brazilian Mining Association (IBRAM), stated on Tuesday at the 2026 International Seminar on Critical and Strategic Minerals in Brasília that mining will play a central role in meeting the growing global energy demand driven by technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, digitalization, and data centers. Cesário believes that the expansion of renewable energy and new technologies makes critical and strategic minerals indispensable for the global energy transition, noting that "without mining, there is no sustainable energy, whether wind, solar, or nuclear." The seminar brought together representatives from the mining sector, federal government officials, experts, and executives from various fields to discuss the opportunities and challenges related to the supply of minerals needed for a low-carbon economy.
The strategic importance of mining was also emphasized by Ana Paula Bittencourt, National Secretary of Geology, Mining, and Mineral Transformation at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). She stated that the growing global demand for critical minerals has elevated mining to a new level in national public policy, with the sector now regarded as a strategic national priority. The seminar also highlighted progress on Bill No. 2780/2024, which aims to establish a national policy for critical and strategic minerals. Cesário noted that the bill's approval in the Chamber of Deputies resulted from broad consensus between the government and the opposition. Federal Deputy Arnaldo Jardim, the bill's rapporteur, stated that the text represents the construction of a long-term policy for the sector, and he expects the Senate to maintain the guidelines approved by the deputies.
The IBRAM President assessed that Brazil has favorable conditions to consolidate its position as one of the world's leading suppliers of strategic minerals, including rare earths essential for advanced technologies and clean energy systems. In addition to mineral resources, Cesário highlighted the qualifications of Brazilian professionals and the ability of domestic companies to compete in the international market. For the leader, the sector's competitiveness will increasingly depend on the ability to integrate knowledge, innovation, and technology in mineral exploration, stating that "the future lies in the combination of mining and knowledge." Cesário also advocated for strengthening international partnerships to expand markets, share knowledge, and adopt advanced practices in sustainability, governance, and innovation. He emphasized that Brazil's challenge extends beyond mineral exploration to transforming natural resources into lasting prosperity, establishing a sustainable and enduring development model.
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