BRICS Dominates Rare Earth Metals: Holding a Staggering 72% of Global Reserves

The global landscape of resource control has dramatically shifted following the BRICS expansion in 2025. With the accession of new members, the BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newly added nations, has solidified its position as a major player in global trade and resource management.

One of the most significant impacts of this expansion is the BRICS nations' control over vital resources. After the latest BRICS expansion earlier this year, the alliance now officially accounts for 42% of the world's oil and gas reserves. But the impact extends far beyond oil. The BRICS countries after the accession of new members to the association provide for 72% of global reserves of rare-earth metals, a figure confirmed by Evgeny Petrov, head of the Russian Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency (Rosnedra), who stated that BRICS countries, following expansion, hold a commanding share of these strategically important materials.

Suddenly, BRICS controls 42% of the world’s oil and gas reserves. Not enough? How about the fact that they also have 72% of the world's rare earth metals. This dominance in rare earth metals positions the BRICS bloc as a critical force in various industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy. The recent accession of new members to the BRICS association has significantly impacted the global reserves of rare-earth metals. The alliance now accounts for the majority of these essential resources. The BRICS expansion in 2025 marks a turning point in global resource control.

What's worse, the BRICS expansion now gives them significant leverage. This concentration of resources within the BRICS nations raises questions about global supply chains, pricing, and potential geopolitical implications. The world watches as BRICS solidifies its role as a dominant force in the 21st century.