Investment, divestment, partnership, and M&A

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

[May – 2026] Chery signals ambitions for US entry but holds back on timeline – report

[May – 2026] China’s Xpeng in talks with VW to buy European factory, report says

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

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

[May – 2026] Ford officially ends SK On joint venture, assumes $3.8B federal loan

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

[May – 2026] Grenergy and CATL sign strategic agreement for the supply of 1.5 GWh for projects in Spain

[May – 2026] Huayou agrees to acquire Atlantic Lithium

[May – 2026] Sinomine seeks $760 million for African lithium, copper projects

[May – 2026] Stellantis, Dongfeng to form European distribution and production JV

[May – 2026] Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US

[May – 2026] US Critical Materials and Bayan Mining and Minerals sign MoU

[May – 2026] US firm building cobalt refinery signs Congo supply deal

[Apr – 2026] Nissan eyes Chery deal to sublease Sunderland plant

[Apr – 2026] Stellantis explores EV production in Canada with China’s Leapmotor

[Apr – 2026] Critical Metals to acquire European Lithium for $835 million

[Apr – 2026] Ecuador signs $1.7 billion mining deal with China’s CMOC Group

[Apr – 2026] Toyota Indonesia signs CATL battery deal as EVs gather pace