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Critical and strategic minerals employ 129 thousand people in Brazil
Publication: Feed Editoria
Author: Daniella Almeida – Repórter da Agência Brasil
Source published: 18/10/2026, 20:12:00 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 20:26:17 UTC
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Briefings
Brazil's critical and strategic minerals sector employed 129,423 people in 2025, representing 57% of the country's total mineral extraction jobs and a 8.6% increase from 2023. The largest employer is Minas Gerais with 62,631 positions, followed by Pará (27,047) and Bahia (9,147). Remuneration for workers with secondary or higher education reached R$ 11,856 in 2025, while the sector produced R$ 250.4 billion in 2025 from 1,012 productive areas. Male participation was 78% (100,765 jobs), with 51,714 skilled workers and 30,707 university graduates.
Key points
- The critical and strategic minerals sector employed 129,423 people in 2025, representing 57% of the country's total mineral extraction jobs.
- Remuneration for workers with secondary or higher education reached R$ 11,856 in 2025, while the sector produced R$ 250.4 billion in 2025 from 1,012 productive areas.
Context
Data on critical and strategic minerals (MCE) employment in Brazil comes from the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) using social relations and employment registry microdata. The portal was launched by the National Agency for Mining (ANM) in late 2025 and covers formal mineral extraction jobs.
Limitations
Coverage is limited to formal mineral extraction jobs; data excludes informal sectors. Employment figures are based on 2025 statistics and 2023 comparisons, with no forecasted values provided. Geographic data is restricted to specific municipalities and does not include all regions. Some data points, such as specific production values, are presented as indicators rather than confirmed final results.
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