Viridis Mining and Minerals is actively engaging with potential buyers regarding rare earth elements sourced from Brazil. The move signals a broader strategic shift—Western economies are deliberately diversifying their critical mineral supply chains to break dependence on Chinese sources. These rare earths are essential for electric vehicle production and wind energy infrastructure. As green energy adoption accelerates globally, control over such resources becomes increasingly central to industrial competitiveness and geopolitical positioning. The supply chain recalibration reflects underlying tensions in how nations secure long-term access to materials fundamental to the energy transition.