Rare earths
Magnets, motors and defense systems. Brazil has the second-largest reserves on the planet (USGS).
Strategic minerals
Secure the minerals that America runs on.
Oxford Group has 53 years of experience in international expansion. We connect U.S. companies and investors with vetted Brazilian strategic-mineral projects, strengthening the supply chains that U.S. national security depends on.
Diversify your supply chain.
The United States depends heavily on China for critical minerals. The gap is widest in the materials behind technology and defense: refined rare earths, manganese, graphite and more. Brazil can close part of that gap.
Strategic partnership
Introducing Brazil.
Brazil holds the world’s second-largest rare earth reserves and leads global niobium supply. Projects that produce these minerals are a priority for U.S. buyers, investors and agencies.
Lithium
Batteries and energy storage. Minas Gerais’ “Lithium Valley” is one of the fastest-growing hard-rock lithium districts in the Americas.
Niobium
Specialty steel, aerospace and superalloys. Brazil supplies roughly 90% of the world’s niobium.
See all Brazil minerals and the 60 U.S. critical minerals
AlAluminum
SbAntimony
AsArsenic
BaBarite
BeBeryllium
BiBismuth
BBoron
CeCerium
CsCesium
CrChromium
CoCobalt
CuCopper
DyDysprosium
ErErbium
EuEuropium
FFluorspar
GdGadolinium
GaGallium
GeGermanium
CGraphite
HfHafnium
HoHolmium
InIndium
IrIridium
LaLanthanum
PbLead
LiLithium
LuLutetium
MgMagnesium
MnManganese
—Met. coal
NdNeodymium
NiNickel
NbNiobium
PdPalladium
PPhosphate
PtPlatinum
KPotash
PrPraseodymium
ReRhenium
RhRhodium
RbRubidium
RuRuthenium
SmSamarium
ScScandium
SiSilicon
AgSilver
TaTantalum
TeTellurium
TbTerbium
TmThulium
SnTin
TiTitanium
WTungsten
UUranium
VVanadium
YbYtterbium
YYttrium
ZnZinc
ZrZirconium
Highlighted: rare earth elements. Source: U.S. Geological Survey, Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals (Nov 6, 2025).
Two centuries of partnership
Historic allies.
The two largest democracies in the Americas have complementary economies. Brazil holds the resources; the United States brings the capital, technology and demand. A bilateral partnership fills the gaps in each other’s economy.
1824
The United States becomes the first country to recognize Brazil’s independence.
1944
Brazil is the only Latin American nation to send combat troops to Europe, fighting alongside the U.S. Fifth Army in Italy.
200+
Years of diplomatic relations. Today the next chapter is built on strategic minerals.
Solutions
The only partner you need.
We find, vet and structure Brazilian strategic-mineral opportunities for U.S. buyers, investors and agencies, respecting Brazil’s sovereignty.
01
Project sourcing in Brazil
Access to vetted mines and projects across Brazil, filtered by the U.S. government’s qualification criteria.
02
Technical and legal due diligence
Geological, legal, environmental and title review before you commit capital.
03
Investment and deal structuring
Equity, debt, joint venture or offtake-backed structures, led by our project finance team.
04
Offtake and supply agreements
Long-term supply contracts negotiated directly with Brazilian producers.
05
Government and agency relations
Alignment with U.S. agencies such as DFC, EXIM and DoD, and with Brazilian regulators.
06
Logistics to the U.S.
From the mine to the Foreign-Trade Zone at SeaPort Manatee, Florida.
Leadership
Strategic minerals leadership team.
Dr. Carlo Barbieri
President & CEO, Oxford Group
More than five decades connecting Brazil and the United States. Chair of the BRAMINVEST International Council and author of A Guerra das Matérias-Primas Estratégicas (The War of Strategic Raw Materials).
Pedro Lapa
Structured Finance & Project Finance
More than 25 years in project finance and debt and equity raising across the U.S., Europe and Africa. Vice-Chair of the Board of S360 Global and Managing Partner of Energy S.A.
Oxford Publisher
Books by Dr. Carlo Barbieri.
NEW BOOK
A Guerra das Matérias-Primas Estratégicas
The War of Strategic Raw Materials. Resources, technology and power in the new world order.
Foreword by Fleet Admiral Bento Albuquerque, former Minister of Mines and Energy of Brazil. Learn moreOther books by the author
Carlo BarbieriA Nova Realidade do Comércio Mundial Pós Trump
Responsible for internationalization
BRAMINVEST 2027
Where global capital meets Latin America’s mineral opportunities.
Feb 17–19, 2027 · Goiânia, Brazil
Brazil & Latin America Mining Investment Hub
Oxford Group is responsible for the internationalization of BRAMINVEST, Latin America’s largest mining business hub, bringing U.S. companies, investors and agencies to meet Brazil’s pre-qualified projects. Dr. Carlo Barbieri chairs its International Council.
- Pre-qualified Brazilian mining projects
- Business rounds with project owners
- Goiânia Convention Center
BRAMINVEST 2027 · SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND PARTNERS
Selection
SeaPort Manatee
ABDI
Estado de Goiás
TMX
Contact us
Secure your supply. Start with a conversation.
Tell us which minerals you need, the volumes and your investment profile. The Oxford team will get back to you.
Phone+1 (239) 357-5515
OfficeInternational Trade Hub at SeaPort Manatee · 1905 Intermodal Circle, Suite 320, Palmetto, FL 34221