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Latin American Banker Seeks Vatican’s Support for Rare Earth Mining
The head of the Inter-American Development Bank has made a pitch to Pope Leo XIV, advocating for the potential benefits of rare earth mining in Latin America while also acknowledging the region's history with corruption and environmental damage.
askFinz Newsroom· Jun 20, 2026#banker#tried#pitch#earth
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- The Inter-American Development Bank has made a pitch to Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining.
- Goldfajn argues that if done responsibly, rare earth mining could be beneficial for Latin America.
- There is skepticism about whether the Vatican will support this proposal given its history with corruption and environmental issues in the region.
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