A 22-page presentation, reportedly drafted by Andre Marinho, an ally of Brazilian politician Flavio Bolsonaro, has surfaced detailing a proposed rare earth mineral partnership between Brazil and the United States. According to reports from the Brazilian outlet Amado Mundo, the document was presented to the Rockbridge Network, a donor group established by U.S. Senator J.D. Vance. The primary objective of the proposal is to establish a supply chain that would diminish China’s current dominance in the rare earth market.

The document, dated March 19 and written in English, suggests that Brazil could serve as a strategic alternative for the U.S. to source critical minerals. While the report highlights the geopolitical intent to counter Chinese influence, it does not detail any formal agreement or commitment from the Rockbridge Network to move forward with the plan. The involvement of Flavio Bolsonaro, a prominent right-wing figure in Brazil, underscores the political nature of the proposal, which seeks to align Brazilian resource extraction with U.S. economic and security interests. As of now, representatives for J.D. Vance and the Rockbridge Network have not provided extensive public commentary on the specific contents of the presentation or the extent of their engagement with the proposal.