# Minister Says Export Ban Could Boost Brazil's Mineral Processing

> Brazil's development minister proposes export bans on raw minerals to boost domestic industrialization.
- Title: Minister Says Export Ban Could Boost Brazil's Mineral…
- Summary: Brazil's development minister proposes export bans on raw minerals to boost domestic industrialization.
- Keywords: minister, export ban, mineral processing, indonesia, nickel, brazil, cimce, national mineral policy, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/infra/ministro-cita-proibicao-de-exportacao-como-forma-de-industrializar-minerais
- Author: Gabriel Garcia
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:55:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minister, export ban, mineral processing, indonesia, nickel, brazil, cimce, national mineral policy, news
## Minister proposes export ban
Brazil's development minister suggests banning raw mineral exports to boost domestic industrialization.

> E se nós olharmos pro mundo, nós vamos encontrar países que foram capazes de desenvolver boas políticas industriais
## Indonesia's nickel policy example
Indonesia restricted nickel exports to attract local processing industries.

> A Indonésia é um exemplo disso. Em determinado momento, ela proibiu a exportação do níquel
## Targeted export restrictions
Brazil will assess each mineral chain before implementing export restrictions.

> A intenção do governo é avaliar as características de cada cadeia produtiva antes de definir eventuais restrições
## Mineral classification system
27 critical minerals categorized into three priority levels for incentives.

> Durante a reunião desta quinta-feira, o governo também definiu uma lista de 27 minerais críticos e estratégicos
## Long-term industrial strategy
Export bans would require building domestic processing capacity before implementation.

> A implementação de uma medida desse tipo também dependeria do desenvolvimento prévio da cadeia produtiva brasileira
## Key takeaway

Brazil's development minister suggests banning raw mineral exports to stimulate local processing, citing Indonesia's nickel policy as a model.