
Samantha Pearson
Brazil Correspondent at The Wall Street Journal
Correspondent in Brazil for The Wall Street Journal. Brit in São Paulo since 2010. [email protected]
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1 week ago |
jp.wsj.com | Samantha Pearson |Jon Emont
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2 weeks ago |
wsj.com | Samantha Pearson
Canada's Aclara Resources aims to extract and process rare earths from its plants in Brazil and Chile. (Tommaso Protti for WSJ)China mines some 70% of the world’s rare earths, the 17 metallic elements primarily used in magnets needed for civilian and military technologies. But its 90% share of processing for rare earths mined around the world is what really concerns officials from other countries. Now, geopolitical tension is fueling interest in Brazil’s minerals.
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2 weeks ago |
cn.wsj.com | Samantha Pearson
在巴西大草原深处的一间仓库里,机器翻搅着成堆的红土,分离出富含金属的垩质岩石。这些金属是生产电动汽车、智能手机和导弹的关键原料。但这些矿物原料的尤为宝贵之处,在于其目的地不是中国,而是美国。Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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2 weeks ago |
wsj.com | Samantha Pearson |Jon Emont
GOIÂNIA, Brazil—In a warehouse deep in Brazil’s savanna, machines churn through piles of red clay to produce chalky rocks packed with metals critical for making electric cars, smartphones and missiles. But what is particularly precious about these minerals is their intended destination: They are bound for the U.S., not China. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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2 weeks ago |
flipboard.com | Samantha Pearson |Jon Emont
4 hours agoBreakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but what that looks like varies wildly depending on where you are. From Malaysia's rich, fragrant rice dishes to a full Turkish spread, morning meals offer a delicious glimpse into local culture. These 10 breakfasts from around the world tell …
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