Minister intends to open indigenous lands to mining corporations

Before an audience of investors and mining executives in Canada, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, said that the Bolsonaro government intends to allow mining on indigenous lands. According to him, approval depends on the National Congress and previous consultations with indigenous populations. During his speech, which took place in one of the main mining events in the world, the minister also promised to open border areas to international mining companies and encourage the extraction of radioactive ores.