Critical mineral strategy

[Jan – 2026] Saudi Cabinet Approves Operating Framework for National Minerals Program

[Jan – 2026] U.S. May Seek Critical Minerals In Venezuela To Diversify Supply Chain

[Jan – 2026] Huayou Cobalt says Indonesia quota curbs unlikely to hit nickel output

[Jan – 2026] US push quicker action reducing reliance on China rare earths

[Jan – 2026] Government unveils priority critical minerals for $12bn strategic reserve

[Jan – 2026] Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development

[Jan – 2026] Portugal’s Government Backs Savannah’s Lithium Mine with $128M Funding

[Jan – 2026] Portugal Receives €180M EU Grant for Strategic Lithium Refinery

[Jan – 2026] US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals

[Jan – 2026] Canadian government bank has billions to back critical mineral projects

[Jan – 2026] EU to announce investments in five Brazil-based miners by March

[Dec – 2025] US, Orion form critical minerals fund targeting $5 billion

[Dec – 2025] Saudi Arabia launches bidding for 13,000 sq km mineral exploration licences

[Dec – 2025] EU plans looser environmental rules to allow more mining

[Dec – 2025] Commission adopts RESourceEU to secure raw materials, reduce dependencies and boost competitiveness

[Dec – 2025] DRC signals resumption of cobalt exports amid uncertainty over new quota system

[Dec – 2025] India approves $815mn rare earth magnets scheme

[Dec – 2025] Germany ploughs hundreds of millions into Europe’s biggest lithium mine

[Dec – 2025] US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says

[Dec – 2025] EU to spend €3B in 2026 on critical raw materials supply