Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, signed a Letter of Intent with China’s state-owned energy company on 5 July 2025 to strengthen cooperation in energy transition and sustainable mineral development. The agreement was formalised during the BRICS meetings in Rio de Janeiro, as reported by the
official website of Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy.

The memorandum outlines collaboration between the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Chinese government to promote technical and scientific exchange in clean energy generation and the peaceful and sustainable use of nuclear mineral resources in Brazil.

Minister Silveira highlighted Brazil’s ambition to deepen partnerships with China, aiming to expand the production of clean and renewable energy and to reinforce Brazil’s role as a global leader in the energy transition. He also stressed the importance of enhancing the national mineral supply chain through innovation.

The agreement establishes a platform for cooperation in research, development, and innovation in sustainable energy technologies. It includes initiatives related to energy generation, storage, and digitalisation, as well as efforts to strengthen institutional and technical capabilities in line with Brazil’s commitments to sustainability.

Joint projects will also focus on the technological modernisation of the mineral sector, particularly by boosting Brazil’s national capacity in scientific research, innovation, and industrial development.

According to the source, the partnership provides for collaboration with universities, research centres, and public and private institutions specialising in mineral processing, materials science, and sustainable resource management.

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