Brazil: Energy and Natural Resources

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights critical cases scheduled for judgment by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts...

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued Ordinance No. 136/2026, establishing the guidelines for the first Capacity Reserve Auctions (LRCAP)...

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights upcoming cases before Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, along with key legislative matters in the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The briefing covers critical issues spanning administrative law, environmental regulations, anti-corruption compliance, civil procedure, energy infrastructure, and tax and financial matters scheduled for June 8-12, 2026.

Brazil is emerging as a global leader in mining investment, with projections indicating USD 76.9 billion in sector investments between 2026 and 2030. The country holds strategic positions in critical minerals including niobium, graphite, and rare earth elements, while advancing public policies to strengthen mineral value chains and expand local industrial capacity.

Mining Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Brazil, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

O "Brasília em Pauta" é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF),

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued Ordinance No. 136/2026, establishing the guidelines for the first Capacity Reserve Auctions (LRCAP)...

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights upcoming cases before Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, along with key legislative matters in the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The briefing covers critical issues spanning administrative law, environmental regulations, anti-corruption compliance, civil procedure, energy infrastructure, and tax and financial matters scheduled for June 8-12, 2026.

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights upcoming judicial proceedings and legislative votes across Brazil's highest courts and federal legislative bodies.

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued Ordinance No. 136/2026, establishing the guidelines for the first Capacity Reserve Auctions (LRCAP)...

The Federal Government has launched the National Bioeconomy Development Plan (PNDBio), established under the National Bioeconomy Strategy created by Decree No. 12,044/2024.

On January 23, 2026, Normative Instruction No. 22/2025 (the "NI"), issued by the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources ("IBAMA"), entered into force.