Critical Minerals

[May – 2026] ADB Launches Financing Initiative to Scale Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Asia

[May – 2026] AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Zinnwald Lithium Adding Optionality in Critical Materials in the Heart of Europe

[May – 2026] Bolivia prepares historic shift to unlock lithium investments

[May – 2026] Brazil probes USA Rare Earth’s $2.8B deal for Serra Verde

[May – 2026] Brazil promotes critical minerals and investment agenda at G7 meeting

[May – 2026] Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Passes Bill Aimed at Promoting Critical Minerals Investments

[May – 2026] Chile moves to formalize critical minerals strategy

[May – 2026] China tightens grip on West Africa’s lithium as U.S.-linked miner exits Africa’s critical minerals race

[May – 2026] Chinese firms warn Indonesia’s nickel quotas, tax hikes threaten investment

[May – 2026] Compass plans lithium market return with EnergyX in Utah’s Great Salt Lake

[May – 2026] Congo eyes deals with cobalt producers to tackle illegal mining

[May – 2026] Critical Mineral Chokepoints Extend Far Beyond Mining and Refining

[May – 2026] Critical minerals need more than capital. They need targeted de-risking to become investable

[May – 2026] Danantara in Talks to Acquire Eramet’s Stake in Weda Bay

[May – 2026] DOE Funding for U.S. Critical Minerals Processing

[May – 2026] Elevra inks $318M financing for Quebec lithium

[May – 2026] Europe’s EV transition at risk as China outspends EU suppliers by 57%

[May – 2026] G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda

[May – 2026] G7 trade ministers to discuss critical minerals supply chain, French minister says

[May – 2026] Geopolitical tensions delay US$500mn deal between Anglo American and MMG in Brazil