USA

[May – 2026] ‘The only thing that terrifies me is BYD’: Politicians quake at Chinese EVs

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

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

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

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

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

[May – 2026] GM hits pause on $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant once billed as the state’s biggest development project

[May – 2026] Lula tells Trump Brazil is open to critical minerals investment

[May – 2026] Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil

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

[May – 2026] Tesla abandons India manufacturing plans: Report

[May – 2026] Toyota files to build $2 billion assembly line in Texas

[May – 2026] Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors

[May – 2026] Trump courts Brazil in rare earth supply push

[May – 2026] Trump says he’s raising EU auto tariffs to 25%

[May – 2026] United States and India Sign Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework

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

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