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2nd Edition - Brazil in Focus: Rare Earths & Global Opportunity
May 18, 2026, Online
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PowerTech Roundtable at Toronto TechWeek 2026
May 26, 2026 - Toronto,ON
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Innovation Without Borders: Brazil & Canada
May 12, 2026 - Vancouver, BC
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2026 Infraleaders Programa Internacional de LĂderes da Infraestrutura
May 19 - 22, 2026, Toronto, ON
The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) was proud to serve as an institutional supporter of the Canadian stage of the InfraLeaders 2026 – International Infrastructure Leaders Program, held in Toronto from May 19 to 22, 2026. The program brought together senior public and private sector leaders for an immersive learning experience focused on infrastructure governance, public-private partnerships (PPPs), project financing, regulatory frameworks, operational performance, sustainability, and capital attraction strategies. Through technical sessions, case studies, site visits, and engagement with leading Canadian institutions and industry experts, participants gained valuable insights into the Canadian infrastructure ecosystem and its relevance to infrastructure development worldwide.

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3rd Brazil Lithium and Critical Minerals Summit 2026
June 17 - 18, 2026, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
The event, officially endorsed by the Government of Minas Gerais and Invest Minas, co-hosted by
Atlas Lithium and sponsored by the BCCC, aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and investment in Brazil's growing critical minerals market.

IN-VR and InvestMinas will bring together more than 300 C-Level professionals for two days full of
networking, panel discussions, case studies, 101 meetings, and much more!
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| | | MEMBERS AND PARTNERS NEWS | |
| Da esquerda para a direita: Alex Monteiro (coordenador de P&D do Instituto Atlântico), Luiz Alves (diretor de Inovação e Novos Negócios do Instituto Atlântico), Inácio Arruda (deputado federal), Sandra Monteiro (secretária da Secitece), Hugo Valadares (MCTI), Francisco Moreto (superintendente do Instituto Atlântico). Crédito das fotos: Louie Valentim e Érika Sá. | |
Instituto Atlântico Launches AI Lab Backed by R$ 15 Million Investment and One of the Largest Computing Infrastructures in Northeastern Brazil
New artificial intelligence hub in Fortaleza brings together supercomputing, robotics, and industrial automation to accelerate solutions for energy, industry and ICT sectors.
Fortaleza, May 18, 2026. Instituto Atlântico officially launched on Thursday (May 14) Alia, Atlântico’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, a new research, development, and innovation hub focused on developing and validating advanced AI solutions for key industries in Ceará, Northeastern Brazil, and across the country. Backed by approximately R$ 15 million in investments, Alia brings together one of the country’s most robust technological infrastructures for AI applications in industry, energy, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
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Source: Instituto Atlântico
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Supplier development in Parauapebas strengthens the supply chain and generates local income
Vale

"In 2025, suppliers headquartered or operating in Parauapebas generated approximately R$ 9.6 billion in services and purchases within the municipality, driving multiple sectors of the local economy. These resources were mainly allocated to areas such as engineering, transportation, construction, and earthworks.
“The local procurement program aims to promote sustainable mining with a focus on regional socioeconomic development. We prioritize staying close to our suppliers, understanding their realities, and strengthening this partnership.” says Naiane Lima, Supply and Local Content Development Analyst at Vale."
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Rio Tinto appoints new Chief Legal Officer
Rio Tinto
"Rio Tinto has appointed Trudi Charles to succeed Isabelle Deschamps as Chief Legal Officer, Governance & Corporate Affairs.
Trudi is currently Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President Legal, Supply, Trading & Shipping at BP plc. She will join Rio Tinto from 1 August 2026.
Trudi has spent over 20 years at BP in various senior legal roles across its downstream and supply, trading & shipping businesses. Before this, Trudi spent almost eight years with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London and Hong Kong. She is admitted to the Law Society of England & Wales, the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Queensland Law Society. "
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Energy Newsletter – April 2026: decisive moves in the energy market
Cescon Barrieu

"The April 2026 Energy Newsletter brings the main regulatory developments in the Brazilian electricity sector, with highlights on the renegotiation of the Public Asset Use (UBP) balances of hydropower plants, the developments of the 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction in the Form of Power (LRCAP 2026) in the administrative, judicial, and legislative spheres, and new public consultations on energy distribution and microgeneration."
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Minister Joly announces $100 million investment to transform Canada’s aluminum sector
Government of Canada
"The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced a significant $100 million investment in the ELYSISTM technology deployment project. This investment supports Rio Tinto Alcan’s $440 million project, involving the design and construction of a demonstration plant for the ELYSISTM aluminum electrolysis technology—positioning Canada at the forefront of the global transition to low-carbon, high-value aluminum manufacturing."
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The firm provides end-to-end support for study permits, work permits, permanent residency, investment and other immigration pathways, helping clients navigate Canada’s complex immigration system with clarity, structure, and confidence."
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