Structuring mechanisms for mobilizing private investment in Brazil's geological mapping

Description

The Inter-American Development Bank is seeking to hire a specialized consultancy to design an operating model that will attract private investment in the geological mapping of the Brazilian territory. The primary objective is to accelerate the generation of pre-competitive geoscientific data, reducing exploratory risk and positioning Brazil as an attractive destination for the mining of critical minerals necessary for the energy transition.

1. Diagnosis and strategic objectives
The consulting firm will need to assess the current state of Brazil's geological, geophysical and geochemical knowledge to identify critical gaps. The study will address:

Market failures: Analysis of why the private sector does not currently invest in base data and how public intervention can correct it.

International Benchmark: Examination of at least 3 reference mining jurisdictions to adapt successful lessons to the Brazilian context.

Economic impact: Estimation of the fiscal and strategic benefits derived from greater geological coverage over a horizon of 10 to 15 years.

2. Operational proposal and partnership models
The consultant should propose concrete and legally feasible instruments, including:

Financial mechanisms: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models, investment funds or tax and regulatory incentives.

Risk sharing: Arrangements for the joint financing of aerogeophysical surveys and regional geochemical programs.

Data governance: Models that ensure the preservation of the public nature of geoscientific data, guaranteeing transparency and competitive neutrality among agents.

3. Scope and principles of implementation
The consultancy will produce a roadmap with priority actions for the systematic execution of the mapping. The work is governed by the principles of:

Additionality: Private investment must add, not replace, public effort.

Sustainability: Alignment with Brazilian industrial policy and best socio-environmental practices.

Technological innovation: Incorporation of global trends in raising methods and exploratory capital dynamics.

Note: Interested companies should review the registration requirements on the BEO Bidder Portal.