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- [Home](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/) - The global transition to electric vehicles: decoding the politics.
- [Battery Mineral Monitor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/battery-mineral-monitor/) - 🟩 Humane Container Battery Mineral Diplomacy Monitor Battery mineral diplomacy is the political process by which mineral-deficient countries seek to secure their supply through agreements with mineral-rich countries 🟩 Humane Container About Transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) generates a vast demand for minerals required to produce the batteries and their components. The production (and
- [Industrial transition](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/industrial-transition/) - Industrial transition
- [Battery supply chain](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/battery-supply-chain/) - Battery supply chain
- [Critical minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-minerals/) - Critical Minerals
- [Cuba](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cuba/) - Cuba
- [Togg](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/togg/) - Togg
- [Ecuador](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ecuador/) - Ecuador
- [Chengxin Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chengxin-lithium/) - Chengxin Lithium
- [SK Innovation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sk-innovation/) - SK Innovation
- [Critical Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-metals/) - Critical Metals
- [TotalEnergies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/totalenergies/) - TotalEnergies
- [Core Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/core-lithium/) - Core Lithium
- [St-Georges Eco-Mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/st-georges-eco-mining/) - St-Georges Eco-Mining
- [El Salvador](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/el-salvador/) - El Salvador
- [Bahrain](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bahrain/) - Bahrain
- [ACC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/acc/) - ACC
- [Uruguay](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uruguay/) - Uruguay
- [01/2026](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/01-2026/) - 01/2026
- [United States](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/united-states/) - United States
- [Xingfa](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/xingfa/) - Xingfa
- [Merkosur](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/merkosur/) - Merkosur
- [Europe](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/europe/) - Europe
- [Reliance Industries](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/reliance-industries/) - Reliance Industries
- [Wealth Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/wealth-minerals/) - Wealth Minerals
- [Lithium Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-corporation/) - Lithium Corporation
- [OCP Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ocp-group/) - OCP Group
- [Managem](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/managem/) - Managem
- [Venezuela](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/venezuela/) - Venezuela
- [FAW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/faw/) - FAW
- [Leapmotor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/leapmotor/) - Leapmotor
- [Yemen](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/yemen/) - Yemen
- [China Union](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china-union/) - China Union
- [Talon Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/talon-metals/) - Talon Metals
- [Corex](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/corex/) - Corex
- [Tianqi Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tianqi-lithium/) - Tianqi Lithium
- [United Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/united-lithium/) - United Lithium
- [Kyrgyz Republic](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kyrgyz-republic/) - Kyrgyz Republic
- [European Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/european-lithium/) - European Lithium
- [Accurec Recycling](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/accurec-recycling/) - Accurec Recycling
- [Romania](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/romania/) - Romania
- [Sovereign Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sovereign-metals/) - Sovereign Metals
- [Tunisia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tunisia/) - Tunisia
- [YJC Power](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/yjc-power/) - YJC Power
- [European Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/european-metals/) - European Metals
- [partnership](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/partnership/) - partnership
- [divestment](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/divestment/) - divestment
- [Ivanhoe Mines](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ivanhoe-mines/) - Ivanhoe Mines
- [Russia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/russia/) - Russia
- [News Watch - Top News](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/news-watch/) - Follow the latest developments in the politics of transition to electric vehicles across the world.
- [BHP](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bhp/) - BHP
- [Global Battery Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-battery-materials/) - Global Battery Materials
- [Alliance Nickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/alliance-nickel/) - Alliance Nickel
- [Phosphate](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/phosphate/) - Phosphate
- [Critical Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-resources/) - Critical Resources
- [Lumina](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lumina/) - Lumina
- [Hyperstrong](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hyperstrong/) - Hyperstrong
- [Peru](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/peru/) - Peru
- [Tajikistan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tajikistan/) - Tajikistan
- [Redwood Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/redwood-materials/) - Redwood Materials
- [Denmark](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/denmark/) - Denmark
- [NextStar Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nextstar-energy/) - NextStar Energy
- [Cornish Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cornish-lithium/) - Cornish Lithium
- [Pensana](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/pensana/) - Pensana
- [Costa Rica](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/costa-rica/) - Costa Rica
- [Kenya](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kenya/) - Kenya
- [Blackrock Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/blackrock-metals/) - Blackrock Metals
- [Li Auto](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/li-auto/) - Li Auto
- [LG Chem](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lg-chem/) - LG Chem
- [Mongolia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mongolia/) - Mongolia
- [Smackover Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/smackover-lithium/) - Smackover Lithium
- [Estonia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/estonia/) - Estonia
- [Myanmar](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/myanmar/) - Myanmar
- [Enami](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/enami/) - Enami
- [Critical mineral diplomacy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-mineral-diplomacy/) - Critical mineral diplomacy
- [Tianqi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tianqi/) - Tianqi
- [Century Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/century-lithium/) - Century Lithium
- [The Metals Company](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/the-metals-company/) - The Metals Company
- [Tonga](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tonga/) - Tonga
- [WeLion](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/welion/) - WeLion
- [M2i Global](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/m2i-global/) - M2i Global
- [Ashok Leyland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ashok-leyland/) - Ashok Leyland
- [Chad](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chad/) - Chad
- [Hinduja Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hinduja-group/) - Hinduja Group
- [Adani Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/adani-group/) - Adani Group
- [Lotus](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lotus/) - Lotus
- [Proton](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/proton/) - Proton
- [American Resources Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/american-resources-corporation/) - American Resources Corporation
- [American Samoa](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/american-samoa/) - American Samoa
- [Mitsubishi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mitsubishi/) - Mitsubishi
- [Sinomine](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sinomine/) - Sinomine
- [International Graphite](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/international-graphite/) - International Graphite
- [Q2 Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/q2-metals/) - Q2 Metals
- [Liontown](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/liontown/) - Liontown
- [BHP Billiton](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bhp-billiton/) - BHP Billiton
- [Nobian](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nobian/) - Nobian
- [China Minmetals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china-minmetals/) - China Minmetals
- [South32](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/south32/) - South32
- [COBCO](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cobco/) - COBCO
- [EnergyX](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/energyx/) - EnergyX
- [EcoPro BM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ecopro-bm/) - EcoPro BM
- [Malawi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/malawi/) - Malawi
- [Xpeng](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/xpeng/) - Xpeng
- [Nano One](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nano-one/) - Nano One
- [Zeekr](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zeekr/) - Zeekr
- [JSW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jsw/) - JSW
- [JAC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jac/) - JAC
- [Austria](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/austria/) - Austria
- [About](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/about/) - 🟩 Humane Container The Politics of EVs An independent project aimed at tracking the shifting politics of the global transition to electric mobility 🟩 Humane Container The global transition to electric vehicles - agenda setting for a political prognosis The transition to electric vehicles over the 21st century will be intertwined with the domestic and
- [News Watch - More News](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/news-watch-more-news/) - 🟩 Humane Container News Watch Follow the latest developments in the politics of transition to electric vehicles across the world. 🟩 Humane Container Disclaimer: This is a curated list of news articles published by various outlets and platforms. This project does not bear or claim any rights or responsibilities related to the content of the
- [Vianode](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/vianode/) - Vianode
- [Vale](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/vale/) - Vale
- [US Strategic Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/us-strategic-metals/) - US Strategic Metals
- [Unigrid](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/unigrid/) - Unigrid
- [Ukraine](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ukraine/) - Ukraine
- [UK](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uk/) - UK
- [UAE](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uae/) - UAE
- [Turkey](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/turkey/) - Turkey
- [Tsingshan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tsingshan/) - Tsingshan
- [Toyota](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/toyota/) - Toyota
- [Tinci Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tinci-materials/) - Tinci Materials
- [Thailand](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/thailand/) - Thailand
- [Tesla](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tesla/) - Tesla
- [Tata](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tata/) - Tata
- [Tanzania](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tanzania/) - Tanzania
- [Tanbreez](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tanbreez/) - Tanbreez
- [Taiwan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/taiwan/) - Taiwan
- [T1 Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/t1-energy/) - T1 Energy
- [Syrah Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/syrah-resources/) - Syrah Resources
- [Switzerland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/switzerland/) - Switzerland
- [Sweden](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sweden/) - Sweden
- [Suzuki](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/suzuki/) - Suzuki
- [Sumitomo](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sumitomo/) - Sumitomo
- [Stellantis](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/stellantis/) - Stellantis
- [Stardust Power](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/stardust-power/) - Stardust Power
- [Standard Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/standard-lithium/) - Standard Lithium
- [Spain](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/spain/) - Spain
- [South Korea](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/south-korea/) - South Korea
- [South Africa](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/south-africa/) - South Africa
- [Sodion Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sodion-energy/) - Sodion Energy
- [SK On](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sk-on/) - SK On
- [SK Nexilis](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sk-nexilis/) - SK Nexilis
- [Singapore](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/singapore/) - Singapore
- [Sibanye-Stillwater](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sibanye-stillwater/) - Sibanye-Stillwater
- [Shenzhen Dynanonic](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/shenzhen-dynanonic/) - Shenzhen Dynanonic
- [Scania](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/scania/) - Scania
- [Saudi Arabia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/saudi-arabia/) - Saudi Arabia
- [SAIC/ SGMW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/saic-sgmw/) - SAIC/ SGMW
- [Mozambique](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mozambique/) - Mozambique
- [Morocco](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/morocco/) - Morocco
- [MMG Limited](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mmg-limited/) - MMG Limited
- [Mexico](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mexico/) - Mexico
- [Merdeka Battery Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/merdeka-battery-materials/) - Merdeka Battery Materials
- [Mercosur](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mercosur/) - Mercosur
- [Mercedes-Benz](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mercedes-benz/) - Mercedes-Benz
- [Mazda](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mazda/) - Mazda
- [Mangrove Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mangrove-lithium/) - Mangrove Lithium
- [Manganese](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/manganese/) - Manganese
- [Mali](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mali/) - Mali
- [Malaysia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/malaysia/) - Malaysia
- [Ma'aden](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/maaden/) - Ma'aden
- [Luxembourg](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/luxembourg/) - Luxembourg
- [Lucid Motors](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lucid-motors/) - Lucid Motors
- [Lithium Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-energy/) - Lithium Energy
- [Lithium Chile](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-chile/) - Lithium Chile
- [Lithium Argentina](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-argentina/) - Lithium Argentina
- [Lithium Americas](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-americas/) - Lithium Americas
- [Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium/) - Lithium
- [Liberia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/liberia/) - Liberia
- [Li-Cycle](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/li-cycle/) - Li-Cycle
- [LGES](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lges/) - LGES
- [Latin Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/latin-resources/) - Latin Resources
- [L&F](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lf/) - L&F
- [Korea Zinc](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/korea-zinc/) - Korea Zinc
- [KORE Power](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kore-power/) - KORE Power
- [KoBold Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kobold-metals/) - KoBold Metals
- [Kim Long Motor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kim-long-motor/) - Kim Long Motor
- [Kia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kia/) - Kia
- [Jordan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jordan/) - Jordan
- [Jiangsu Lopal](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jiangsu-lopal/) - Jiangsu Lopal
- [Jervois](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jervois/) - Jervois
- [Italy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/italy/) - Italy
- [Ioneer](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ioneer/) - Ioneer
- [India](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/india/) - India
- [IGO](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/igo/) - IGO
- [Hyundai](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hyundai/) - Hyundai
- [Huawei](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/huawei/) - Huawei
- [Helm AG](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/helm-ag/) - Helm AG
- [Gotion](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/gotion/) - Gotion
- [Global Lithium Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-lithium-resources/) - Global Lithium Resources
- [Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp.](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-li-ion-graphite-corp/) - Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp.
- [Glencore](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/glencore/) - Glencore
- [Giyani Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/giyani-metals/) - Giyani Metals
- [Germany](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/germany/) - Germany
- [General Motors](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/general-motors/) - General Motors
- [GEM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/gem/) - GEM
- [Geely](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/geely/) - Geely
- [Ganfeng](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ganfeng/) - Ganfeng
- [Galan Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/galan-lithium/) - Galan Lithium
- [France](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/france/) - France
- [Foxconn](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/foxconn/) - Foxconn
- [Ford](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ford/) - Ford
- [Firebird Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/firebird-metals/) - Firebird Metals
- [Namibia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/namibia/) - Namibia
- [National Grid (GB)](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/national-grid-gb/) - National Grid (GB)
- [NEO Battery Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/neo-battery-materials/) - NEO Battery Materials
- [New Zealand](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/new-zealand/) - New Zealand
- [Nickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nickel/) - Nickel
- [Nickel Asia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nickel-asia/) - Nickel Asia
- [Nigeria](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nigeria/) - Nigeria
- [Nikola](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nikola/) - Nikola
- [Nissan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nissan/) - Nissan
- [Nornickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nornickel/) - Nornickel
- [Graphite](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/graphite/) - Graphite
- [Great Wall Motor - GWM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/great-wall-motor-gwm/) - Great Wall Motor - GWM
- [Greenland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/greenland/) - Greenland
- [Northvolt](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/northvolt/) - Northvolt
- [Norway](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/norway/) - Norway
- [NOVONIX](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/novonix/) - NOVONIX
- [ExGen Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/exgen-resources/) - ExGen Resources
- [Eurasian Resources Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eurasian-resources-group/) - Eurasian Resources Group
- [EU](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eu/) - EU
- [Eramet](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eramet/) - Eramet
- [ElementUSA](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/elementusa/) - ElementUSA
- [DRC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/drc/) - DRC
- [Dongfeng](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/dongfeng/) - Dongfeng
- [Doğan Trend Otomotiv](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/dogan-trend-otomotiv/) - Doğan Trend Otomotiv
- [Cygnus Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cygnus-metals/) - Cygnus Metals
- [Cruz Battery Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cruz-battery-metals/) - Cruz Battery Metals
- [Critical Elements Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-elements-lithium/) - Critical Elements Lithium
- [Copper](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/copper/) - Copper
- [Colombia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/colombia/) - Colombia
- [Cobalt](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cobalt/) - Cobalt
- [CNGR Advanced Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cngr-advanced-materials/) - CNGR Advanced Materials
- [China Natural Resources Inc.](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china-natural-resources-inc/) - China Natural Resources Inc.
- [China](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china/) - China
- [Chile](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chile/) - Chile
- [Chery](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chery/) - Chery
- [Changan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/changan/) - Changan
- [CATL](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/catl/) - CATL
- [Canmax Technologies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/canmax-technologies/) - Canmax Technologies
- [Canada Nickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/canada-nickel/) - Canada Nickel
- [Canada](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/canada/) - Canada
- [Cambodia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cambodia/) - Cambodia
- [CALB](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/calb/) - CALB
- [BYD](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/byd/) - BYD
- [Bosnia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bosnia/) - Bosnia
- [Bolivia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bolivia/) - Bolivia
- [BMW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bmw/) - BMW
- [Blue Whale Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/blue-whale-materials/) - Blue Whale Materials
- [Belgium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/belgium/) - Belgium
- [BASF](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/basf/) - BASF
- [Bangladesh](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bangladesh/) - Bangladesh
- [Azerbaijan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/azerbaijan/) - Azerbaijan
- [Brazil](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/brazil/) - Brazil
- [Australia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/australia/) - Australia
- [Audi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/audi/) - Audi
- [Atlas Lithium Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/atlas-lithium-corporation/) - Atlas Lithium Corporation
- [Armenia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/armenia/) - Armenia
- [Altilium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/altilium/) - Altilium
- [Albemarle](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/albemarle/) - Albemarle
- [African Union](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/african-union/) - African Union
- [Argentina](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/argentina/) - Argentina
- [Arcore AG](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/arcore-ag/) - Arcore AG
- [Arcadium Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/arcadium-lithium/) - Arcadium Lithium
- [Anglo American PLC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/anglo-american-plc/) - Anglo American PLC
- [Coming soon](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/coming-soon/) - 🟩 Humane Container Coming Soon..
- [Samsung SDI](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/samsung-sdi/) - Samsung SDI
- [Sayona Mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sayona-mining/) - Sayona Mining
- [Savannah Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/savannah-resources/) - Savannah Resources
- [Rock Tech Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rock-tech-lithium/) - Rock Tech Lithium
- [Rivian](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rivian/) - Rivian
- [Rio Tinto](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rio-tinto/) - Rio Tinto
- [Renault](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/renault/) - Renault
- [ReElement Technologies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/reelement-technologies/) - ReElement Technologies
- [Redivivus](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/redivivus/) - Redivivus
- [Petrosea](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/petrosea/) - Petrosea
- [Philippines](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/philippines/) - Philippines
- [Phoenix Tailings](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/phoenix-tailings/) - Phoenix Tailings
- [Pilbara Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/pilbara-minerals/) - Pilbara Minerals
- [Podium Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/podium-minerals/) - Podium Minerals
- [Poland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/poland/) - Poland
- [Polestar](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/polestar/) - Polestar
- [Portugal](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/portugal/) - Portugal
- [POSCO](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/posco/) - POSCO
- [Power Nickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/power-nickel/) - Power Nickel
- [Re-New-Able Technologies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/re-new-able-technologies/) - Re-New-Able Technologies
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## Aggregations

- [[May - 2026] Volkswagen rules out Chinese plant talks amid Europe overcapacity concerns](https://www.cbtnews.com/volkswagen-rules-out-chinese-plant-talks/)
- [[May - 2026] US Venezuela Mineral Deal](https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/us-venezuela-mineral-deal/)
- [[May - 2026] US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-industry-lawmakers-plead-with-trump-dont-open-door-chinese-cars-xi-summit-2026-05-11/)
- [[May - 2026] US firm building cobalt refinery signs Congo supply deal](https://www.mining.com/web/us-firm-building-cobalt-refinery-signs-congo-supply-deal/)
- [[May - 2026] US Critical Materials and Bayan Mining and Minerals sign MoU](https://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2026/may/uscriticalmaterials-150526.shtml)
- [[May - 2026] United States and India Sign Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework](https://in.usembassy.gov/united-states-and-india-sign-strategic-critical-minerals-cooperation-framework/)
- [[May - 2026] Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25%](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/trump-eu-auto-tariffs.html)
- [[May - 2026] Trump courts Brazil in rare earth supply push](https://www.mining.com/trump-courts-brazil-in-rare-earth-supply-push/)
- [[May - 2026] Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-administrations-investment-push-rare-earth-companies-chipmakers-2026-05-21/)
- [[May - 2026] Toyota files to build $2 billion assembly line in Texas](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-files-build-2-billion-assembly-line-texas-2026-05-15/)
- [[May - 2026] Tesla abandons India manufacturing plans: Report](https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-india-factory-plans-cancelled/)
- [[May - 2026] Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-jlr-explore-jointly-developing-vehicles-us-2026-05-20/)
- [[May - 2026] Stellantis, Dongfeng to form European distribution and production JV](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/stellantis-dongfeng-form-european-distribution-production-jv-2026-05-20/)
- [[May - 2026] Sinomine seeks $760 million for African lithium, copper projects](https://www.mining.com/web/sinomine-seeks-760-million-for-african-lithium-copper-projects/)
- [[May - 2026] Russia is considering exploiting Cuba's nickel and cobalt resources following Sherritt's exit](https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-05-08-u1-e209363-s27061-nid328622-rusia-estudia-explotar-niquel-cobalto-cuba-tras)
- [[May - 2026] Posco Holdings invests $765m in Australian lithium](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730372)
- [[May - 2026] Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nissan-unit-scraps-plan-make-ev-powertrains-uk-nikkei-says-2026-05-24/)
- [[May - 2026] Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep9g8dp36o)
- [[May - 2026] Milei approves incentives for lithium mine expansion with China ties](https://www.mining.com/web/argentine-president-approves-incentives-for-lithium-mine-expansion-with-china-ties/)
- [[May - 2026] Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/07/malaysia-ev-imports/)
- [[May - 2026] Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352824/lula-wont-sideline-china-or-anyone-rare-earths-tells-trump-refining-stays-brazil)
- [[May - 2026] Lula tells Trump Brazil is open to critical minerals investment](https://www.mining.com/web/lula-tells-trump-brazil-is-open-to-critical-minerals-investment/)
- [[May - 2026] L&F opens LFP cathode plant in Daegu, starts mass production in Q3](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2026/05/18/A4LLJNCVBNGRTB6EKNIDVIO32M/)
- [[May - 2026] Japan, Morocco agree to deepen economic security cooperation](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260509/p2g/00m/0na/010000c)
- [[May - 2026] Japan-made EVs at risk of losing EU subsidies under content proposal](https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/japan-made-evs-at-risk-of-losing-eu-subsidies-under-content-proposal)
- [[May - 2026] Japan PM Takaichi set for talks with Australia's Albanese on energy security](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/japan-pm-takaichi-set-talks-with-australias-albanese-energy-security-2026-05-04/)
- [[May - 2026] Indonesia pushes back after Chinese business group complains tougher rules hurt investors](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3353847/indonesia-pushes-back-after-chinese-business-group-complains-tougher-rules-hurt-investors)
- [[May - 2026] India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact](https://www.mining.com/web/india-russia-in-advanced-talks-on-critical-minerals-pact/)
- [[May - 2026] India, Chile expedite CEPA negotiations and critical minerals cooperation](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-chile-expedite-cepa-negotiations-and-critical-minerals-cooperation/articleshow/131150632.cms?from=mdr)
- [[May - 2026] Huayou agrees to acquire Atlantic Lithium](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/huayou-agrees-to-acquire-atlantic-lithium/)
- [[May - 2026] Honda shelves $11B Canada EV factory as its electric retreat deepens](https://electrek.co/2026/05/05/honda-shelves-11b-canada-ev-plant-electric-retreat/)
- [[May - 2026] Grenergy and CATL sign strategic agreement for the supply of 1.5 GWh for projects in Spain](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_FWN41X17X:0-grenergy-and-catl-sign-strategic-agreement-to-supply-1-5-gwh-for-projects-in-spain/)
- [[May - 2026] Gotion receives €92 million for two battery projects in Spain](https://www.electrive.com/2026/05/18/gotion-receives-e92-million-for-two-battery-projects-in-spain/)
- [[May - 2026] GM hits pause on $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant once billed as the state's biggest development project](https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/gm-hits-pause-3-5-102000740.html)
- [[May - 2026] Germany to boost raw materials fund to reduce reliance on China](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-22/germany-to-boost-raw-materials-fund-to-reduce-reliance-on-china)
- [[May - 2026] Geopolitical tensions delay US$500mn deal between Anglo American and MMG in Brazil](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/geopolitical-tensions-delay-us500mn-deal-between-anglo-american-and-mmg-in-brazil)
- [[May - 2026] G7 trade ministers to discuss critical minerals supply chain, French minister says](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/g7-trade-ministers-discuss-critical-minerals-supply-chain-french-minister-says-2026-05-06/)
- [[May - 2026] G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/g7-talks-set-up-permanent-unit-oversee-critical-minerals-agenda-2026-05-05/)
- [[May - 2026] Ford officially ends SK On joint venture, assumes $3.8B federal loan](https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2026/05/26/ford-ends-joint-venture-sk-on-blue-oval.html)
- [[May - 2026] Ford Believes Forcing EV Mandates In Europe Will Backfire](https://autos.yahoo.com/policy-and-environment/articles/ford-believes-forcing-ev-mandates-075426551.html)
- [[May - 2026] Europe’s EV transition at risk as China outspends EU suppliers by 57%](https://www.clepa.eu/insights-updates/data-digests/europes-ev-transition-at-risk-as-china-outspends-eu-suppliers-by-57/)
- [[May - 2026] EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/28/eu-discuss-restrictions-chinese-imports-fears-overreliance)
- [[May - 2026] EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/15/eu-carmakers-chinese-rivals-market-shifts)
- [[May - 2026] EU and Mexico deepen long-term relations at historic summit](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/de/ip_26_1136)
- [[May - 2026] Ethiopia to Reconsider Auto Import Ban as Part of WTO Accession Efforts](https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/50529/)
- [[May - 2026] Elevra inks $318M financing for Quebec lithium](https://www.mining.com/elevra-inks-318m-financing-for-quebec-lithium/)
- [[May - 2026] DOE Funding for U.S. Critical Minerals Processing](https://discoveryalert.com.au/critical-minerals-processing-doe-funding-supply-chain-bottleneck/)
- [[May - 2026] Danantara in Talks to Acquire Eramet’s Stake in Weda Bay](https://jakartaglobe.id/business/danantara-in-talks-to-acquire-eramets-stake-in-weda-bay#goog_rewarded)
- [[May - 2026] Critical minerals need more than capital. They need targeted de-risking to become investable](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/05/critical-minerals-targeted-derisking/)
- [[May - 2026] Critical Mineral Chokepoints Extend Far Beyond Mining and Refining](https://rhg.com/research/critical-mineral-chokepoints-extend-far-beyond-mining-and-refining/)
- [[May - 2026] Congo eyes deals with cobalt producers to tackle illegal mining](https://www.mining.com/web/congo-eyes-deals-with-cobalt-producers-to-tackle-illegal-mining/)
- [[May - 2026] Compass plans lithium market return with EnergyX in Utah’s Great Salt Lake](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/compass-minerals-eyes-return-lithium-market-with-energyx-partnership-2026-05-18/)
- [[May - 2026] Chinese firms warn Indonesia's nickel quotas, tax hikes threaten investment](https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/803475)
- [[May - 2026] Chinese EV imports gain ground in Brazil as local automakers lag](https://valorinternational.globo.com/business/news/2026/05/11/chinese-ev-imports-gain-ground-in-brazil-s-local-automakers-lag.ghtml)
- [[May - 2026] Chinese electric vehicle exports rise amid the oil crisis, posing a dilemma for importing countries](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/chinese-electric-vehicle-exports-rise-amid-the-oil-crisis-posing-a-dilemma-for-importing-countries/)
- [[May - 2026] China’s Xpeng in talks with VW to buy European factory, report says](https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-xpeng-plant-sale-europe-0514/)
- [[May - 2026] China's CATL to supply cars with its EV chassis in first overseas project in Turkey](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/chinas-catl-to-supply-cars-with-its-ev-chassis-in-first-overseas-project-in-turkey/130901352)
- [[May - 2026] China tightens grip on West Africa’s lithium as U.S.-linked miner exits Africa’s critical minerals race](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/china-tightens-grip-on-west-africas-lithium-as-us-linked-miner-exits-africas-critical/jg1p0wy)
- [[May - 2026] China expands state support beyond EVs, chips into broader economy: Report](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/china-expands-state-support-beyond-evs-chips-into-broader-economy-report/131153604)
- [[May - 2026] Chile moves to formalize critical minerals strategy](https://www.mining.com/chile-moves-to-formalize-critical-minerals-strategy/)
- [[May - 2026] Chery signals ambitions for US entry but holds back on timeline – report](https://www.just-auto.com/news/chery-signals-us-entry/)
- [[May - 2026] Canada’s flailing EV industry a symptom of bigger problems](https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/05/15/canadas-flailing-ev-industry-a-symptom-of-bigger-problems/)
- [[May - 2026] Canada backs first cobalt sulphate refinery build with $20m federal funding](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/canada-backs-first-cobalt-sulphate-refinery-build-with-20m-federal-funding-2026-05-05)
- [[May - 2026] BYD to continue investing in Malaysia despite new EV import rules](https://technave.com/gadget/BYD-to-continue-investing-in-Malaysia-despite-new-EV-import-rules-46622.html)
- [[May - 2026] Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Passes Bill Aimed at Promoting Critical Minerals Investments](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/brazils-chamber-of-deputies-passes-bill-aimed-at-promoting-critical-minerals-investments--357471)
- [[May - 2026] Brazil promotes critical minerals and investment agenda at G7 meeting](https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202605/1361366.shtml)
- [[May - 2026] Brazil probes USA Rare Earth’s $2.8B deal for Serra Verde](https://www.mining.com/brazil-opens-antitrust-investigation-into-usa-rare-earths-2-8b-deal-for-serra-verde/)
- [[May - 2026] Bolivia prepares historic shift to unlock lithium investments](https://bnamericas.com/en/interviews/bolivia-prepares-historic-shift-to-unlock-lithium-investments)
- [[May - 2026] AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Zinnwald Lithium Adding Optionality in Critical Materials in the Heart of Europe](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/14/3295233/0/en/amg-critical-materials-n-v-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-zinnwald-lithium-adding-optionality-in-critical-materials-in-the-heart-of-europe.html)
- [[May - 2026] ADB Launches Financing Initiative to Scale Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Asia](https://esgtoday.com/adb-launches-financing-initiative-to-scale-critical-mineral-supply-chains-in-asia/)
- [[May - 2026] "Britain’s carmakers are being asked to carry a burden that is becoming impossible to sustain" - call to bring forward ZEV mandate review](https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/365/business-and-trade-committee/news/213668/britains-carmakers-are-being-asked-to-carry-a-burden-that-is-becoming-impossible-to-sustain-call-to-bring-forward-zev-mandate-review/)
- [[May - 2026] ‘The only thing that terrifies me is BYD’: Politicians quake at Chinese EVs](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/13/trump-xi-summit-chinese-electric-vehicles-00917652)
- [[Apr - 2026] Trump’s mineral reserve plans to buy rare earths from China](https://www.mining.com/web/us-critical-mineral-inventory-plan-includes-buying-china-metals/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Trump admin touts 27 mineral deals in bid to counter China](https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-admin-touts-27-mineral-deals-in-bid-to-counter-china/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Toyota Indonesia signs CATL battery deal as EVs gather pace](https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/toyota-indonesia-signs-catl-battery-deal-as-evs-gather-pace/ar-AA21ptbK?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1)
- [[Apr - 2026] South Korea & Nigeria’s Critical Minerals Partnership Explained](https://discoveryalert.com.au/south-korea-nigeria-critical-minerals-partnership/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Posco invests $282 mln in battery materials plant in northern Vietnam](https://theinvestor.vn/posco-invests-282-mln-in-battery-materials-plant-in-northern-vietnam-d18938.html)
- [[Apr - 2026] India’s critical mineral imports show high concentration of trade linkages, reinforcing need for diversification](https://ieefa.org/articles/indias-critical-mineral-imports-show-high-concentration-trade-linkages-reinforcing-need)
- [[Apr - 2026] Foreign carmakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/foreign-carmakers-threaten-pull-cheapest-models-us-without-trade-deal-wsj-2026-04-28/)
- [[Apr - 2026] EU, US sign MoU for critical minerals partnership](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/eu-us-mou-critical-minerals-partnership/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Ecuador signs $1.7 billion mining deal with China's CMOC Group](https://www.mining.com/web/ecuador-signs-1-7-billion-mining-deal-with-chinas-cmoc-group/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Critical Metals to acquire European Lithium for $835 million](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/critical-metals-to-acquire-european-lithium-for-835-million-4638851)
- [[Apr - 2026] China commerce minister says reached 'soft landing' with EU over EV tariffs](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-commerce-minister-says-reached-soft-landing-with-eu-over-ev-tariffs-2026-04-28/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Brazil rejects ‘TerraBras’ as US minerals deal stalls](https://www.mining.com/brazil-rejects-terrabras-as-us-minerals-deal-stalls/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Stellantis explores EV production in Canada with China’s Leapmotor](https://www.cbtnews.com/stellantis-explores-ev-production-in-canada/)
- [[Apr - 2026] South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-indonesia-discuss-energy-security-sign-agreements-minerals-tech-2026-04-01/)
- [[Apr - 2026] SAIC-GM-Wuling in negotiations for local production in Mexico](https://www.automotivelogistics.media/nearshoring/gmsnbspsaid-gmuling-joint-venture-in-negotiations-for-local-production-in-mexico/2644770)
- [[Apr - 2026] India aims to build full EV battery ecosystem in 2-3 years: Mines Secretary](https://anews.in/news/national/general-news/india-aims-to-build-full-ev-battery-ecosystem-in-2-3-years-mines-secretary20260410213647/)
- [[Apr - 2026] S. Korea, EU Agree to Expand Ties to Strategic Economic Partnership](https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=200878)
- [[Apr - 2026] BYD draws EU scrutiny over labor abuse allegations at Hungary factory](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/byd-eu-parliament-labor-abuse-hungary-factory-investigation.html)
- [[Apr - 2026] Nissan eyes Chery deal to sublease Sunderland plant](https://www.electrive.com/2026/04/17/nissan-eyes-chery-deal-to-sublease-sunderland-plant/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy](https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/ascend-elements-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/)
- [[Apr - 2026] POSCO to invest over $400 mln in battery materials plant in Thai Nguyen](https://www.vneconomy.vn/posco-to-invest-over-400-mln-in-battery-materials-plant-in-thai-nguyen.htm)
- [[Apr - 2026] Chinese Cathode Supplier to LG Energy Solution Restructures to Meet U.S. IRA Rules](https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=6404)
- [[Apr - 2026] L&F Co Ltd stopped considering entry into cathode material business](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/l-f-c-ltd-stopped-considering-entry-into-cathode-material-business-ce7e50d8dc81f125)
- [[Apr - 2026] US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-carmakers-accuse-eu-blocking-supersized-pick-up-trucks-roads-ft-reports-2026-04-08/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Two Chinese firms granted lithium export quotas from Zimbabwe, state media reports](https://www.newzimbabwe.com/two-chinese-firms-granted-lithium-export-quotas-from-zimbabwe/)
- [[Apr - 2026] The EU is spending an extra $28 billion on energy imports, and answering with demand destruction, tax cuts, and a rapid clean energy shift](https://fortune.com/2026/04/24/eu-extra-fossil-fuel-imports-28-billion-clean-energy-shift/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Dispute over Chinese EV giant’s plant exposes Malaysia’s auto hub dilemma](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-ev-ambition-dilemma-protect-local-industry-car-makers-6033221)
- [[Apr - 2026] Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-secretary-champions-flagship-investment-in-uks-largest-gigafactory)
- [[Apr - 2026] UK set for £4.6billion investment boost through 'safe and stable' car production industry](https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/uk-investment-boost-car-production)
- [[Apr - 2026] US, Australia Boost Critical Minerals with US$3.5B](https://investingnews.com/us-australia-critical-minerals-investment/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/samsung-sdi-signs-first-ev-battery-supply-deal-with-mercedes-benz-2026-04-20/)
- [[Apr - 2026] Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260401L201/policy-byd-investment-industrial-automakers.html?chid=10)
- [[Mar - 2026] Toyota eyes $8.3B chipmaker acquisition as global semiconductor shortage looms](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/toyota-eyes-8-3b-chipmaker-acquisition-as-global-semiconductor-shortage-looms)
- [[Mar - 2026] From Toyota to Stellantis, CEO churn roils auto industry with 9 new bosses in just a year](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-ceo-churn-changing-leaders-toyota-nissan-stellantis-porsche-bmw-0301/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Suzuki buys solid-state battery business to boost EV development](https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/suzuki-buys-solid-state-battery-business-to-boost-ev-development)
- [[Mar - 2026] BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker](https://electrek.co/2026/03/13/byd-open-to-building-cars-canada-acquiring-rival-automaker/)
- [[Mar - 2026] VinFast Pushes Ahead With U.S. EV Plant Despite Industry Slowdown](https://www.inkl.com/news/vinfast-pushes-ahead-with-u-s-ev-plant-despite-industry-slowdown)
- [[Mar - 2026] US government confirms Tesla and LG Energy Solution's $4.3 billion battery deal](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-government-confirms-tesla-lg-energy-solutions-43-billion-battery-deal-2026-03-17/)
- [[Mar - 2026] GM–LG shifts a US plant from EV batteries to LFP energy storage](https://electrek.co/2026/03/18/gm-lg-shifts-a-us-plant-from-ev-batteries-to-lfp-energy-storage/)
- [[Mar - 2026] After 25 years of negotiations, the EU finally signs the EU-Mercosur deal, the biggest trade deal in history linking 700 million people](https://fortune.com/2026/03/23/eu-mercosur-deal-25-years-negotiatiations/)
- [[Mar - 2026] EV slowdown drives hybrid shift as Stellantis, Ford, GM and Honda reset automotive logistics](https://www.automotivelogistics.media/ev-and-battery/ev-slowdown-drives-hybrid-shift-as-stellantis-ford-gm-and-honda-reset-automotive-logistics/2632204)
- [[Mar - 2026] Brazilian states to sign US critical minerals deals](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2802727-brazilian-states-to-sign-us-critical-minerals-deals)
- [[Mar - 2026] Japan, US to agree on joint development of critical minerals this week, Nikkei reports](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-us-agree-joint-development-critical-minerals-this-week-nikkei-says-2026-03-17/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Tata Motors doubles down on battery subscription model to push affordable EVs](https://www.fortuneindia.com/auto/tata-motors-doubles-down-on-battery-subscription-model-to-push-affordable-evs/131493)
- [[Mar - 2026] Malaysia Walks Out Of Trade Deal With US, Others May Follow](https://stratnewsglobal.com/asia/malaysia/malaysia-walks-out-of-trade-deal-with-us-others-may-follow/)
- [[Mar - 2026] VW, BMW, Mercedes lost $6 billion to U.S. tariffs in 2025](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-vw-bmw-mercedes-losses-to-us-tariffs-0323/)
- [[Mar - 2026] German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes, BMW combustion cars by 2030](https://za.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/german-court-rejects-bid-to-ban-mercedes-bmw-combustion-cars-by-2030-93CH-4176628)
- [[Mar - 2026] Volkswagen turns to Chinese chipmakers, sidelines Nvidia in bid to catch up in China EV race: report](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4565035-volkswagen-turns-to-chinese-chipmakers-sidelines-nvidia-in-bid-to-catch-up-in-china-ev-race-report)
- [[Mar - 2026] Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in reverse-importing U.S. cars to Japan](https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-murano-us-export-japan-toyota-honda-steering-wrong-side-0317/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Stellantis Holds Talks With Xpeng and Xiaomi Over Europe Options](https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/stellantis-holds-talks-xpeng-xiaomi-153008343.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] Honda scraps its EV future in $15.7bn retreat](https://www.automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com/strategy/honda-scraps-its-ev-future-in-157bn-retreat/2630846)
- [[Mar - 2026] VW Group speeds up production cycle with ‘In China, for China’ strategy](https://www.automotivelogistics.media/supply-chain/vw-group-speeds-up-production-cycle-with-in-china-for-china-strategy/2629663)
- [[Mar - 2026] US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr51n6j9qvzo)
- [[Mar - 2026] Ashok Leyland Breaks Ground for Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu](https://www.saurenergy.com/solar-energy-news/ashok-leyland-breaks-ground-for-battery-pack-manufacturing-facility-in-tamil-nadu-11204964)
- [[Mar - 2026] EU’s "Made in Europe" law clears Commission after long delay](https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/eus-made-in-europe-law-clears-commission-after-long-delay/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Stellantis will shrink UK operations without ZEV mandate changes](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business/stellantis-will-shrink-uk-operations-without-zev-mandate-changes)
- [[Mar - 2026] A Few Automakers Drop Out of Carbon Credit Pool with Tesla](https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/04/automakers-drop-out-of-carbon-credit-pool-with-tesla/)
- [[Mar - 2026] LG Energy Solution Excludes LG Chem Cathode Materials from Tesla Batteries](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=264477)
- [[Mar - 2026] Commission approves €200 million Spanish State aid for manufacturing capacity in the EV value chain](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_523)
- [[Mar - 2026] TotalEnergies Sells 50% of German Battery Portfolio to AllianzGI](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2026/03/04/totalenergies-sells-50-of-german-battery-portfolio-to-allianzgi-00810814)
- [[Mar - 2026] Survival of automotive CEOs hinges on profits, execution of transformation vision](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-auto-ceos-hot-seat-0302/)
- [[Mar - 2026] India to ease curbs, fast-track Chinese investment in more sectors](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/india-eases-investment-norms-china-economic-times-reports-2026-03-10/)
- [[Mar - 2026] SK Battery America lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia plant](https://www.utilitydive.com/news/sk-battery-america-lays-off-nearly-1000-workers-at-georgia-plant/814288/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Rejected! Government says no to calls for early review of EV sales targets](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/369153/rejected-government-says-no-calls-early-review-ev-sales-targets)
- [[Mar - 2026] If Iran Threat Recedes, European Automakers Still Face A Harsh World](https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2026/03/11/if-iran-threat-recedes-european-automakers-still-face-a-harsh-world/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Made in EU' proposal poses danger to UK auto industry, car lobby CEO says](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/made-eu-proposal-poses-danger-uk-auto-industry-car-lobby-ceo-says-2026-03-12/)
- [[Mar - 2026] LGES holds grand opening for new battery plant in Canada](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lges-holds-grand-opening-battery-095643797.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHUg6QOr3EOzWsCZ3_acOVpA6JTfb2mW9Gj7SaLUV_BSWeDRuzKAF11yN8VoK9a2VDNgEgzI52SH9tTqy6sKh383JbU20JKmm9QDMccBzCNvLkXQeExD5uC7YJjkcVMMoORLtXWrCn0QjKJCa1OvtBsOcRR4_6ASMSy_OSRm4D0n)
- [[Mar - 2026] Vulcan Energy Resources Secures Historic Lithium Production Permit in Germany](https://discoveryalert.com.au/vulcan-energy-germanys-first-lithium-production-permit/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Beijing tells Chinese firms to strengthen Zimbabwe risk prevention after mineral export ban](https://www.mining.com/web/beijing-tells-chinese-firms-to-strengthen-zimbabwe-risk-prevention-after-mineral-export-ban/)
- [[Mar - 2026] To secure critical minerals supply governments need to take a stake in industry](https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/secure-critical-minerals-supply-governments-need-take-stake-industry)
- [[Mar - 2026] CATL Rio Tinto Partnership Transforms Mining Through Recycling Innovation](https://discoveryalert.com.au/mining-electrification-2026-battery-technology/)
- [[Mar - 2026] In China, battery makers bet big on sodium in move away from critical minerals](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/china-battery-makers-bet-big-sodium-move-away-critical-minerals--ecmii-2026-03-16/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Ontario asks B.C., Quebec to drop electric vehicle targets](https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/environment/ontario-asks-b-c-quebec-to-drop-electric-vehicle-targets/article_b69a9f49-3d92-5174-a808-be6fb9e11e55.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] Tengyuan plans Indonesia unit to study nickel, cobalt market](https://www.petromindo.com/news/article/tengyuan-plans-indonesia-unit-to-study-nickel-cobalt-market)
- [[Mar - 2026] Glencore raises hope of reviving Rio Tinto deal as coal prices turn](https://www.mining.com/web/glencore-raises-hope-of-reviving-rio-tinto-deal-as-coal-prices-turn/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Rio Tinto Secures Almost $1.2 Billion in Financing for Argentina Lithium Project](https://www.wsj.com/business/rio-tinto-secures-almost-1-2-billion-in-financing-for-argentina-lithium-project-04e40461)
- [[Mar - 2026] Hyundai-LGES, Huayou in battery recycling partnership in Indonesia](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hyundai-lges-huayou-battery-recycling-101745183.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] Sinomine in talks with Zimbabwe to resume lithium exports](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/sinomine-talks-with-zimbabwe-resume-lithium-exports-2026-03-13/)
- [[Mar - 2026] POSCO FUTURE M to Build Synthetic Graphite Anode Plant in Vietnam](https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=5702)
- [[Mar - 2026] Brazil launches guide to attract investment in critical minerals](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-launches-guide-to-attract-investment-in-critical-minerals)
- [[Mar - 2026] Australia and EU sign trade pact to lessen reliance on China](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/australia-eu-sign-trade-pact-lessen-reliance-china/)
- [[Mar - 2026] EU-US critical minerals strategy still drawing questions from EU countries](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/trade/articles/2457523/eu-us-critical-minerals-strategy-still-drawing-questions-from-eu-countries)
- [[Mar - 2026] Stellantis Hands Chinese EV Maker A Factory To Bypass EU Import Tariffs](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/leapmotor-will-soon-start-building-evs-in-spain/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Fully built cars disassembled and reassembled at Hungarian BYD factory](https://eualive.net/fully-built-cars-disassembled-and-reassembled-at-hungarian-byd-factory/)
- [[Mar - 2026] U.S. Approaches Chile for Critical Mineral Supply](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Approaches-Chile-for-Critical-Mineral-Supply.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] Albemarle launches $3.1B Chile DLE permit process](https://www.mining.com/albemarle-launches-3-1b-chile-dle-permit-process/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Detroit’s $114 billion problem: The EV strategy that backfired](https://www.cbtnews.com/detroits-114-billion-problem-the-ev-strategy-that-backfired/)
- [[Mar - 2026] India pushes forward with EV manufacturing localisation](https://electricdrives.tv/india-pushes-forward-with-ev-manufacturing-localisation/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Canada, Peru sign MOU on critical minerals, sustainable mining](https://www.mining.com/canada-peru-sign-mou-on-critical-minerals-sustainable-mining/)
- [[Mar - 2026] US pours $1B into into Latin America critical minerals](https://www.mining.com/us-pours-1b-into-into-latin-america-critical-minerals/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Brazil pushes to move up value chain of critical minerals](https://english.news.cn/20260314/b2b32c63ba2344989ca49453141bb196/c.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] BYD wins huge Latin America deal](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/byd-wins-huge-latin-america-deal/gm-GMC823827B?gemSnapshotKey=GMC823827B-snapshot-2&uxmode=ruby)
- [[Mar - 2026] Critical Metals approves $30 million for Greenland rare earth project development](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/critical-metals-approves-30-million-greenland-rare-earth-project-development-2026-03-10/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Japanese automakers earned Canada's trust. Will China do the same with EVs?](https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/electric-vehicles/will-china-evs-earn-canadas-trust)
- [[Mar - 2026] Japan's Honda warns massive EV writedown will put carmaker in red](https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/japan-s-honda-warns-massive-ev-writedown-will-put-carmaker-in-red)
- [[Mar - 2026] Spain’s €414M Raw Materials Independence Investment Strategy](https://discoveryalert.com.au/spain-2026-investment-raw-materials-minerals/)
- [[Mar - 2026] $80m RIF funding for critical minerals projects](https://www.mining.com/sponsored-content/80m-rif-funding-for-critical-minerals-projects/)
- [[Mar - 2026] The United Kingdom stands ready to work with partners to ensure critical minerals are a source of stability and not insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council](https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-stands-ready-to-work-with-partners-to-ensure-critical-minerals-are-a-source-of-stability-and-not-insecurity-uk-statement-at-the-un)
- [[Mar - 2026] Brazil seeks partnership with Europe for critical mineral mining](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/internacional/noticia/2026-03/brazil-seeks-partnership-europe-critical-mineral-mining)
- [[Mar - 2026] China’s battery makers are feeling the brunt of Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/chinas-battery-makers-are-feeling-the-brunt-of-zimbabwes-lithium-export-ban/x9j0es9)
- [[Mar - 2026] Canada secures 30 new critical minerals partnerships and unlocks $12.1 billion in mining project capital](https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/03/canada-secures-30-new-critical-minerals-partnerships-and-unlocks-121-billion-in-mining-project-capital.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] Australia, Canada sign new deals on critical minerals](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/australia-canada-sign-new-deals-critical-minerals-2026-03-05/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/australia-join-g7-critical-minerals-alliance-canadas-carney-says-2026-03-04/)
- [[Mar - 2026] SK Innovation CEO Outlines Transition to Total Energy Company](https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2026/03/24/US5WDOMM7ZG2LONJM5QEPWVMBM/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-china-deepen-mining-ties-us-pushes-rival-minerals-pact-2026-03-27/)
- [[Mar - 2026] GM sells 15M Lithium Argentina (LAR) shares in block trade, ends 5% stake](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/ALRS/schedule-13d-a-lithium-argentina-ag-amended-major-shareholder-report-897ba316e96d.html)
- [[Mar - 2026] US Agency to Own 20% of Graphite Miner Syrah in Critical Minerals Push](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-26/us-agency-to-own-20-of-graphite-miner-syrah-in-critical-minerals-push)
- [[Mar - 2026] Samsung SDI secures $1.2 billion LFP supply deal with L&F to strengthen US battery production and reduce China dependence](https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/samsung-sdi-secures-1-2-billion-supply-agreement-to-strengthen-us-41617)
- [[Mar - 2026] The EU-Australia trade deal eliminates the 5% import duty on European vehicles starting in 2027](https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/are-germany-automakers-tariff-free-australia-trade-eu-0327/)
- [[Mar - 2026] BYD chairman warns China’s EV industry entering ‘knockout stage’ for weaker players as profit falls 19%](https://www.autonews.com/byd/an-byd-wang-chuanfu-china-knockout-stage-price-war-profit-decline-0401/)
- [[Mar - 2026] Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mercosur-canada-near-free-trade-agreement-with-april-talks-2026-03-27/)
- [[Mar - 2026] GAC expands European EV production, rolling out second model in Austria](https://cnevpost.com/2026/03/26/gac-expands-european-ev-production-rolling-out-second-model-austria/)
- [[Mar - 2026] China invests $120bn in overseas resource mining and processing- report](https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/news/china-invests-120bn-in-overseas/)
- [[Feb - 2026] USTR seeks comment on critical minerals strategy](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2446029/ustr-seeks-comment-on-critical-minerals-strategy)
- [[Feb - 2026] US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-uzbekistan-sign-critical-minerals-pact-2026-02-18/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Glencore to buy almost $115 million of cobalt from industry veteran Weisfisch, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/glencore-buy-almost-115-million-cobalt-industry-veteran-weisfisch-sources-say-2026-02-24/)
- [[Feb - 2026] LG Energy selling its 7.5% stake in lithium firm Liontown, term sheet shows](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/lg-energy-solution-seeks-sell-a419-million-worth-liontown-shares-term-sheet-2026-02-25/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Core Lithium sells stockpile to Glencore, eyes Finniss restart](https://www.mining.com/web/core-lithium-sells-stockpile-to-glencore-eyes-finniss-restart/)
- [[Feb - 2026] St-Georges to expand EV processing capacity](https://mining.com.au/st-georges-to-expand-ev-processing-capacity/)
- [[Feb - 2026] South Korea, Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-brazil-agree-expand-cooperation-key-minerals-trade-2026-02-23/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Gabriel India and SK On Complete First Tranche in Joint Venture Setup](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/492037/gabriel-india-and-sk-on-complete-first-tranche-in-joint-venture-setup/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2026/02/23/brazil-and-india-agree-to-boost-cooperation-on-rare-earths-00792782)
- [[Feb - 2026] SK On signs 25,000-ton lithium supply deal with Posco](https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10682193)
- [[Feb - 2026] Zimbabwe Suspends Exports of Lithium Concentrates, Raw Minerals](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-25/zimbabwe-suspends-exports-of-lithium-concentrates-raw-minerals)
- [[Feb - 2026] China's GWM to build second car factory in Brazil](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2794284-china-s-gwm-to-build-second-car-factory-in-brazil)
- [[Feb - 2026] Chile moves to fast-track new lithium deals](https://www.mining.com/chile-moves-to-fast-track-new-lithium-deals/)
- [[Feb - 2026] CATL and BMW Sign a MOU to Deepen Cooperation on Battery Passport and Decarbonization](https://www.catl.com/en/news/6754.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] Stellantis Weighs Using China EV Tech for Affordable Cars](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-26/stellantis-weighs-using-chinese-ev-tech-for-first-time-in-europe)
- [[Feb - 2026] Ford, BYD Talks Amp Up Concerns](https://gfmag.com/capital-raising-corporate-finance/ford-byd-talks-amp-up-concerns/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Volkswagen: Why the carmaker is threatening to shut down its plant in South Africa](https://table.media/en/africa/feature/volkswagen-why-the-carmaker-is-threatening-to-shut-down-its-plant-in-south-africa)
- [[Feb - 2026] Indonesia, US sign agreement on reciprocal trade, Indonesian ministry says](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-us-sign-agreement-reciprocal-trade-indonesian-ministry-says-2026-02-20/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Cabinet likely to approve critical minerals pacts with Germany, Canada](https://www.business-standard.com/amp/economy/news/cabinet-likely-to-approve-critical-minerals-pacts-with-germany-canada-126022400323_1.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] Zimbabwe suspends exports of lithium concentrates, raw minerals](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-25/zimbabwe-suspends-exports-of-lithium-concentrates-raw-minerals)
- [[Feb - 2026] Brazil-India Partnership Will Triple Lithium Refining Capacity](https://discoveryalert.com.au/brazil-india-lithium-partnership-western-supply-chains-2026/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Rio Tinto takes majority control of Canada's Nemaska Lithium](https://www.reuters.com/business/rio-tinto-takes-majority-control-canadas-nemaska-lithium-2026-02-18/)
- [[Feb - 2026] India, Brazil ink minerals, rare earth pact; aim for $20 billion trade over 5 years](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-brazil-ink-minerals-rare-earth-pact-aim-for-20-billion-trade-over-5-years/articleshow/128653730.cms?from=mdr)
- [[Feb - 2026] Lithium Americas plans up to $1.6B capex for Thacker Pass phase 1 this year](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4554079-lithium-americas-plans-up-to-16b-capex-for-thacker-pass-phase-1-this-year)
- [[Feb - 2026] LG Energy to exit Liontown stake in $419m block trade](https://www.afr.com/street-talk/lg-energy-seeking-to-sell-out-of-liontown-419m-block-launched-20260225-p5o5hg)
- [[Feb - 2026] Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-says-it-would-seek-other-partners-if-us-minerals-framework-fails-2026-02-11/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China FAW Installs Industry's First Lithium-Rich Manganese Solid-Liquid Battery, Energy Density Exceeds 500Wh/kg](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/china-faw-installs-industrys-first-lithium-rich-manganese-solid-liquid-battery-energy-density-exceeds-500whkg-2021588261397340160)
- [[Feb - 2026] Brazil will avoid exclusive agreements on critical minerals](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/brazil-will-avoid-exclusive-agreements-on-critical-minerals)
- [[Feb - 2026] Nickel giants Philippines, Indonesia form alliance to strengthen regional supply chain](https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/13/nickel-giants-philippines-indonesia-form-alliance-to-control-supply)
- [[Feb - 2026] Trump Aides Urged Sale of Congo Lithium Claim to a US Company](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/trump-aides-urged-sale-of-congo-lithium-claim-to-a-us-company)
- [[Feb - 2026] World’s biggest nickel mine in Indonesia told to cut output](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/worlds-biggest-nickel-mine-indonesia-told-cut-output)
- [[Feb - 2026] China’s Zijin to Launch Congo’s First Lithium Output in June From Disputed Manono Deposit](https://chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/02/12/zijin-congo-lithium-manono-exports-2026/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Albemarle to idle Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant, flagging hard-rock cost pressures](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1087243/albemarle-to-idle-kemerton-lithium-hydroxide-plant-flagging-hard-rock-cost-pressures-1087243.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] Lithium refinery shuts in another blow to 'Made in Australia'](https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/lithium-refinery-shuts-in-another-blow-to-made-in-australia-20260212-p5o1n8)
- [[Feb - 2026] WA’s lithium costs double that of ‘China price’](theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/albemarle-boss-points-to-high-labour-energy-costs-after-sacking-250-workers/news-story/720272f5f6a7f2da09185ea8caab61a9#:~:text=“We've made progress in)
- [[Feb - 2026] China adjusts SQM stake amid Chile lithium industry reshuffle](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/06/latam-china-chile-SQM-stake-lithium/8751770401357/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China's Huayou Cobalt Falls After Indonesian JV Agrees to Build NEV Battery Supply Chain With Local SOEs](https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-huayou-cobalt-falls-after-indonesian-jv-agrees-to-build-nev-battery-supply-chain-with-local-soes)
- [[Feb - 2026] Brazil’s only rare earth producer offers US stake option for loan deal](https://www.mining.com/web/brazils-only-rare-earth-producer-offers-us-stake-option-for-loan-deal/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Glencore in talks to sell 40% stake in DRC mines to US-backed consortium](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/glencore-sell-40-stake-congo-mines-2026-02-03/)
- [[Feb - 2026] U.S., China and India compete for Congo cobalt firm owned by Kenyan-Indian multimillionaire Shiraz Virji](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/us-china-and-india-compete-for-congo-cobalt-firm-owned-by-kenyan-indian/dg7n8qt)
- [[Feb - 2026] India said to be in talks with four countries for critical minerals deals](https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/india-said-to-be-in-talks-with-four-countries-for-critical-minerals-deals-101770706951428.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] Eramet says Indonesia nickel permit volume slashed for 2026](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eramet-says-indonesia-nickel-permit-volume-slashed-2026-2026-02-11/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Electric mobility now central to India’s industrial and climate Strategy: H.D. Kumaraswamy](https://www.fortuneindia.com/auto/electric-mobility-now-central-to-indias-industrial-and-climate-strategy-hd-kumaraswamy/130284)
- [[Feb - 2026] BYD Quietly Halts $1B Plant Progress in Turkey, Formal Announcement Expected: Report](https://eletric-vehicles.com/byd/byd-quietly-halts-1b-plant-progress-in-turkey-formal-announcement-expected-report/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Stellantis-backed ACC drops plans for Italian, German gigafactories, union says](https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-drops-ev-battery-plants-germany-italy-0208/)
- [[Feb - 2026] New BYD plant to add pressure on established Japanese carmakers in Pakistan](https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/new-byd-plant-to-add-pressure-on-established-japanese-carmakers-in-pakistan-1.500439988)
- [[Feb - 2026] France to invest 50M euros for stake in Imerys lithium project](https://www.mining.com/web/france-to-invest-50m-euros-for-stake-in-imerys-lithium-project/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU Commission approves €3 billion German clean energy manufacturing scheme](https://www.pv-tech.org/eu-commission-approves-e3-billion-german-clean-energy-manufacturing-scheme/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%](https://www.newsnationnow.com/top-headlines/ap-top-headlines/ap-china-issues-new-rules-to-curb-auto-price-war-after-january-passenger-car-sales-drop-20/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China softens stance on EV makers negotiating with EU individually](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-softens-stance-ev-makers-negotiating-with-eu-individually-2026-02-12/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Car makers quietly lobbying against closing Australian EV ‘dumping’ loophole](https://www.drive.com.au/news/car-makers-secretly-lobbying-against-closing-australian-ev-dumping-loophole/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU Commission to tie EV subsidies to ‘Europe First’ rules](https://www.electrive.com/2026/02/17/eu-commission-to-tie-ev-subsidies-to-europe-first-rules/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU to meet in Belgian castle to tackle economic rivalry with US, China](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-meet-belgian-castle-tackle-economic-rivalry-with-us-china-2026-02-11/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU pivots to Africa with €4m push for lithium and graphite projects](https://www.brusselstimes.com/1966270/eu-pivots-to-africa-with-e4m-push-for-lithium-and-graphite-projects)
- [[Feb - 2026] US plans critical mineral price floors with Mexico, EU and Japan](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/04/us-plans-critical-mineral-price-floors-with-mexico-eu-and-japan.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] What is minimum pricing? How the EU’s trade tool works for Chinese EV imports](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-eu-china-minimum-pricing-0201/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Chilean Government Launches National Critical Minerals Strategy](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/chilean-government-launches-national-9331890/)
- [[Feb - 2026] International Seabed Authority chief urges EU to back deep-sea mining rules](https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-seabed-authority-chief-urges-eu-to-back-deep-sea-mining-rules/)
- [[Feb - 2026] BYD shifts to local parts in Brazil factory in bid for market leadership](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/byd-shifts-local-parts-brazil-factory-bid-market-leadership-2026-02-05/)
- [[Feb - 2026] US announces preferential trade zone around critical minerals](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2438068/us-announces-preferential-trade-zone-around-critical-minerals)
- [[Feb - 2026] Trump to launch $12bn critical mineral stockpile](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2436990)
- [[Feb - 2026] Indonesia, Gabon sign MoU on rare earth value chain development](https://www.mining.com/web/indonesia-gabon-sign-mou-on-rare-earth-value-chain-development/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Europe plans new rules on EV incentives to favor local cars](https://www.arenaev.com/europe_plans_new_rules_to_favor_local_electric_cars-news-5625.php)
- [[Feb - 2026] INTERVIEW: China must surrender know-how for EU access, says critical mineral CEO](https://www.euractiv.com/news/interview-china-must-surrender-know-how-to-access-eu-market-says-critical-mineral-ceo/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Australian lithium miner PLS Group signs supply deal with China's Canmax](https://www.mining.com/web/australian-lithium-miner-pls-group-inks-supply-deal-with-chinas-canmax/)
- [[Feb - 2026] After Volkswagen deal, Chinese EV makers eye EU tariff talks of their own](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-volkswagen-deal-chinese-ev-makers-eye-eu-tariff-talks-their-own-2026-02-11/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Factbox-EU tariffs on imports of China-made EVs](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-tariffs-imports-china-made-evs-2026-02-11/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Stellantis-backed ACC shelves battery plant plans in Italy, Germany](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/02/07/stellantis-backed-acc-shelves-battery-plant-plans-in-italy-germany-union)
- [[Feb - 2026] Gotion, BASF Partner on Solid-state Battery Technology](https://news.futunn.com/en/post/68700618/gotion-basf-partner-on-solid-state-battery-technology?level=1&data_ticket=1773193012509543)
- [[Feb - 2026] Chinese battery maker Sunwoda settles lawsuit with Geely unit](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-battery-maker-sunwoda-settles-lawsuit-with-geelys-battery-unit-2026-02-06/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Ford Working With Kentucky To Sell EV Battery Plant Property](https://fordauthority.com/2026/02/ford-working-with-kentucky-to-sell-ev-battery-plant-property/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Zimbabwe to host Africa’s first lithium sulphate plant, changing how it profits from minerals](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/zimbabwe-to-host-africas-first-lithium-sulphate-plant-changing-how-it-profits-from/ecqmp69)
- [[Feb - 2026] Glencore Signs MOU With US-Backed Group For Sale Of 40% Interest In Two African Mines](https://thedeepdive.ca/glencore-orion-cmc-drc-stake-sale/)
- [[Feb - 2026] US unveils critical minerals agreements with Mexico, EU, Japan](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2026/02/04/u-s-and-mexico-unveil-critical-minerals-action-plan-ee-00764146)
- [[Feb - 2026] CATL's sodium-ion batteries begin deployment in production-ready passenger vehicles](https://cnevpost.com/2026/02/05/catl-sodium-batteries-begin-deployment-in-production-passenger-vehicles/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Nigeria Signs MOU with South Korea To Establish Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant](https://techlabari.com/nigeria-signs-mou-with-south-korea-to-establish-electric-vehicle-manufacturing-plant/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU still lacks financing for critical minerals projects: report](https://www.gtreview.com/news/europe/eu-still-lacks-financing-for-critical-minerals-projects-report/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU to offer US critical minerals partnership to check China](https://www.mining.com/web/eu-to-offer-us-critical-minerals-partnership-to-check-china/)
- [[Feb - 2026] EU proposals set to limit EV sales from 2035, says campaign group](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-proposals-set-limit-ev-sales-2035-says-campaign-group-2026-02-02/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Michigan AG asks Chinese battery maker Gotion to return $23.7 million after defaulting on US plant](https://batteriesnews.com/michigan-ag-asks-chinese-battery-maker-gotion-to-return-23-7-million-after-defaulting-on-us-plant/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Canada rolls back EV regulations but boosts incentives](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/canada-rolls-back-ev-regulations-boosts-incentives-2026-02-05/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Prime Minister Carney unveils Canada's new automotive strategy to protect jobs and position our country as a global leader in next-generation vehicle manufacturing](https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/02/prime-minister-carney-unveils-canadas-new-automotive-strategy-to-protect-jobs-and-position-our-country-as-a-global-leader-in-next-generation-vehicl.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] US hikes duties on Chinese battery-grade graphite](https://www.ess-news.com/2026/02/17/us-hikes-duties-on-chinese-battery-grade-graphite/)
- [[Feb - 2026] BYD sues US over Trump's tariffs as Chinese EV maker eyes Canada](https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/news/2026/02/19/byd-trump-ev-tariffs-cars/88755314007/)
- [[Feb - 2026] India's Tata Motors targets mass EV adoption with low-priced, fast-charging Punch](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/indias-tata-motors-targets-mass-ev-adoption-with-low-priced-fast-charging-punch-2026-02-20/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Stellantis takes $26B write-down over EVs, sells stake in battery JV for $100](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/stellantis-takes-26b-write-down-over-evs-sells-stake-in-battery-jv-for-1/811777/)
- [[Feb - 2026] US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-uzbekistan-sign-critical-minerals-pact-2026-02-18/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Critical Minerals Ministerial Introduces New International Cooperation Strategy](https://www.csis.org/analysis/critical-minerals-ministerial-introduces-new-international-cooperation-strategy)
- [[Feb - 2026] Ford Considers Letting Chinese Automakers Build Cars in America](https://www.autoblog.com/news/ford-considers-letting-chinese-automakers-build-cars-in-america)
- [[Feb - 2026] Hyundai launches its first China-made EV overseas to compete with Tesla and BYD](https://electrek.co/2026/02/23/hyundai-launches-first-china-made-ev-overseas/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260221-brazil-india-ink-critical-minerals-deal-as-leaders-meet)
- [[Feb - 2026] Behind the Reshuffling of 100,000 Units of Capacity: Mercedes-Benz Is Not Retreating, but Restructuring](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/behind-the-reshuffling-of-100000-units-of-capacity-mercedes-benz-is-not-retreating-but-restructuring-2022554799868743680)
- [[Feb - 2026] Ford CEO discussed potential roadmap for Sino-US joint manufacturing with US officials, report says](https://cnevpost.com/2026/02/14/ford-ceo-discussed-roadmap-sino-us-joint-manufacturing-with-us-officials/)
- [[Feb - 2026] South Africa mining minister criticizes DRC over US minerals deal](https://www.semafor.com/article/02/11/2026/south-africa-mining-minister-criticizes-drc-over-us-minerals-deal)
- [[Feb - 2026] SAIC's India venture to invest up to $440 million on expansion, deepen bet on hybrids, EVs](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/saics-india-venture-invest-up-440-million-expansion-deepen-bet-hybrids-evs-2026-02-16/)
- [[Feb - 2026] SAIC Motor's Subsidiary to Establish Private Equity Investment Fund, Targeting Solid-State Batteries](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/saic-motors-subsidiary-to-establish-private-equity-investment-fund-targeting-solid-state-batteries-2022663655894552577)
- [[Feb - 2026] Dongfeng Motor to Delist in Privatization, VOYAH Brand Takes Over as Core Listed Entity](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/dongfeng-motor-to-delist-in-privatization-voyah-brand-takes-over-as-core-listed-entity-2022670958941204480)
- [[Feb - 2026] BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push](https://electrek.co/2026/02/12/byd-geely-bid-unit-nissan-mercedes-mexico-plant-north-american-push/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Where Chinese automakers have gained the most ground in Europe](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/autos-chinese-car.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] Chery’s South Africa deal highlights global push as it ditches Russia](https://kr-asia.com/cherys-south-africa-deal-highlights-global-push-as-it-ditches-russia)
- [[Feb - 2026] Opening Remarks of the Critical Minerals Ministerial](https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/02/opening-remarks-of-the-critical-minerals-ministerial)
- [[Feb - 2026] Stellantis seeks to exit battery venture with Samsung as EV losses mount, Bloomberg News reports](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-seeks-exit-battery-venture-with-samsung-ev-losses-mount-bloomberg-2026-02-10/)
- [[Feb - 2026] LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy in Joint Strategic Decision with Stellantis](https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2026/february/lg-energy-solution-to-acquire-full-ownership-of-nextstar-energy-in-joint-strategic-decision-with-stellantis)
- [[Feb - 2026] Automakers in China roll-out longer-term financing plans to spur demand](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/automakers-china-roll-out-longer-term-financing-plans-spur-demand-2026-02-04/)
- [[Feb - 2026] UK and US sign agreement on critical minerals security](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/uk-us-agreement-critical-minerals/)
- [[Feb - 2026] U.S. and Argentina Launch Strategic Framework to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains](https://ar.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-argentina-launch-strategic-framework-to-strengthen-critical-minerals-supply-chains/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China's Chery in talks to build vehicles at JLR plants in the UK](https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/chinas-chery-in-talks-to-build-vehicles-at-jlr-plants-in-the-uk/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US Interior Secretary Burgum says](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/some-30-countries-want-join-critical-minerals-club-us-interior-secretary-burgum-2026-02-03/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China market regulator approves CATL-Chery joint venture](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-market-regulator-approves-catl-chery-joint-venture-2026-02-04/)
- [[Feb - 2026] US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-hosts-countries-talks-weaken-chinas-grip-critical-minerals-2026-02-04/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Renault eyes full control of electric van venture Flexis, Le Monde reports](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-eyes-full-control-electric-van-venture-flexis-le-monde-reports-2026-02-09/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Argentina trade deals with US do not box out China, minister says](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/argentinas-minerals-deal-with-us-does-not-rule-out-chinese-investment-minister-2026-02-06/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Stellantis and Tata Motors Mark 20 Years of Joint Venture, Sign MoU for Expanded Collaboration](https://www.autocarpro.in/news/stellantis-and-tata-motors-mark-20-years-of-joint-venture-sign-mou-for-expanded-collaboration-131101)
- [[Feb - 2026] Commission sued over Barroso lithium mine’s EU “strategic project” status](https://eutoday.net/commission-sued-over-barroso-lithium-mines-eu-strategic-project-status/)
- [[Feb - 2026] US reaches critical minerals agreement with Mexico](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2438063/us-reaches-critical-minerals-agreement-with-mexico)
- [[Feb - 2026] Carmakers back Trump plan to roll back fuel economy rules but seek changes](https://www.timeslive.co.za/motoring/2026-02-05-carmakers-back-trump-plan-to-roll-back-fuel-economy-rules-but-seek-changes/)
- [[Feb - 2026] China EV Stocks Slide as BYD Loses $60 Billion Since May](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-ev-stocks-slide-byd-154856802.html)
- [[Feb - 2026] Chery to start production in Spain this year after delays](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chery-start-production-spain-this-year-after-delays-2026-02-06/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Canada to attract Chinese automakers through joint ventures](https://www.electrive.com/2026/02/09/canada-to-attract-chinese-automakers-through-joint-ventures/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Uruguay deepens technological alliance with China](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/uruguay-deepens-technological-alliance-with-china)
- [[Feb - 2026] Ford, Geely said to discuss European production tie-up](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ane-ford-geely-tie-up-production-europe-0204/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Changan and CATL gear up for sodium ion battery launch](https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/changan-and-catl-gear-up-for-sodium-ion-battery-launch/)
- [[Feb - 2026] Xiaomi denies rumors of EV partnership with Ford](https://www.arenaev.com/xiaomi_denies_rumors_of_ev_partnership_with_ford-news-5559.php)
- [[Feb - 2026] Renault to use Chinese parts for EV engine to be assembled in France](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/renault-use-chinese-parts-ev-engine-be-assembled-france-2026-02-03/)
- [[July - 2025] U.S. Proposes Steep Tariffs on Critical E.V. Battery Material](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/business/trump-graphite-tariff-electric-vehicles.html)
- [[July - 2025] India In Talks With Chile, Peru To Secure Critical Minerals Under Free Trade Negotiations](https://stratnewsglobal.com/india/india-in-talks-with-chile-peru-to-secure-critical-minerals-under-free-trade-negotiations/)
- [[Jun - 2025] The ‘sacrifice zone’: villagers resist the EU’s green push for lithium mining](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/21/lithium-mining-sacrifice-zone-portuguese-villagers-eu-energy-transition)
- [[Jan - 2025] Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jan/15/democratic-republic-congo-drc-eu-halt-imports-conflict-minerals-drc-campaigners-urge-eu)
- [[Jan - 2026] AMG eyes Brazil, Portugal for Li processing](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2782330-amg-eyes-brazil-portugal-for-li-processing)
- [[Jan - 2026] Nornickel sees 2026 nickel output broadly in line with previous year](https://www.mining.com/web/nornickel-sees-2026-nickel-output-broadly-in-line-with-previous-year/)
- [[Jan - 2026] China to Open Up Nickel and Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-26/china-to-open-up-nickel-and-lithium-futures-to-foreign-investors)
- [[Jan - 2026] BYD Begins Trial Production at First European Passenger Car Plant](https://eletric-vehicles.com/byd/byd-begins-trial-production-at-first-european-passenger-car-plant/)
- [[Jan - 2026] New president, new policy: Bolivia’s shift against lithium protectionism](https://www.mining-technology.com/features/new-president-new-policy-bolivias-shift-against-lithium-protectionism/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US lawmaker scrutinizes Ford battery partnership with Chinese company CATL](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-lawmaker-scrutinizes-ford-plan-produce-batteries-with-technology-catl-2026-01-28/)
- [[Jan - 2026] CATL accelerates capacity build-out with new manufacturing project finding home in Yunan province](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/catl-accelerates-capacity-build-out-with-new-manufacturing-project-finding-home-in-yunan-province-2016764154340069377)
- [[Jan - 2026] Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold](https://www.mining.com/web/madagascar-lifts-16-year-ban-on-new-mining-permits-excludes-gold/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Here’s what automakers are telling the U.S. government about USMCA](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-trump-tariffs-usmca-oem-letters-0129/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US to propose unwinding Biden-era heavy truck fuel economy rules](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-propose-unwinding-biden-era-221014618.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] Nio, Chery, JAC Agreement Open to Welcome External Brands: Report](https://eletric-vehicles.com/general/nio-chery-jac-agreement-open-to-welcome-external-brands-report/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Chinese carmaker Chery eyes expansion into the Canadian EV market](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-chinese-carmaker-chery-eyes-expansion-into-the-canadian-ev-market/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Tianqi Lithium Loses Final Appeal Against Chile’s SQM State Takeover](https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-01-30/tianqi-lithium-loses-final-appeal-against-chiles-sqm-state-takeover-102409435.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] US, El Salvador Sign Trade Agreement to Boost Critical Minerals Investment](https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-01-29/el-salvador-signs-reciprocal-trade-agreement-with-us)
- [[Jan - 2026] Exclusive-EU, Vietnam to agree to boost work on minerals, chips, "trusted" 5G, draft document says](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eu-vietnam-agree-boost-work-minerals-chips-trusted-5g-draft-document-says-2026-01-28/)
- [[Jan - 2026] CATL's Subsidiary Signs Strategic Cooperation with Indonesia IBC, Partners](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/market-industry/catls-subsidiary-signs-strategic-cooperation-with-indonesia-ibc-partners-2015808407158497281)
- [[Jan - 2026] California accelerates work on EV rules, tax credits that Trump opposes, state's top air regulator says](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/california-accelerates-work-ev-rules-tax-credits-that-trump-opposes-states-top-2026-01-29/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Bahrain and US sign critical minerals agreement](https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1374419/Bahrain-and-US-sign-critical-minerals-agreement)
- [[Jan - 2026] German, French ministers aim to boost EU competitiveness with new format](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/german-french-ministers-aim-boost-113740933.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] Italy calls for international accord on raw material prices](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/italy-calls-international-accord-raw-material-prices-2026-01-23/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Exclusive-US moves away from critical mineral price floors, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-moves-away-critical-mineral-price-floors-sources-say-2026-01-28/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals](https://globalnews.ca/news/11643006/canada-korea-trade-agreement-autos-critical-minerals/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2630627/world)
- [[Jan - 2026] Toyota Bets on Solid-State Batteries to Redefine EV Industry](https://www.visiontimes.com/2026/01/26/toyota-bets-on-solid-state-batteries-to-redefine-ev-industry.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] BYD explores India assembly as EV demand strains import limits](https://www.just-auto.com/news/byd-explores-india-ev-assembly/)
- [[Jan - 2026] India to slash tariffs on high-end EU cars from 110% to 30% in boost for luxury carmakers](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-slash-tariffs-high-end-eu-cars-30-boost-luxury-carmakers-2026-01-28/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ministers urged to introduce new EV battery rules ‘as only 2% have trust’](https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/2162547/ministers-urged-introduce-new-ev-battery-rules-only-2-have-trust)
- [[Jan - 2026] China’s SAMR touts CATL-Jichai JV approval to curb price wars](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/antitrust/articles/2434958/china-s-samr-touts-catl-jichai-jv-approval-to-curb-price-wars)
- [[Jan - 2026] South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/passenger-vehicle/south-africa-to-make-public-plans-to-boost-local-vehicle-production/127686359)
- [[Jan - 2026] BYD, VinFast to start local EV production in March, govt says](https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/01/28/byd-vinfast-to-start-local-ev-production-in-march-govt-says.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] SK On to build fully ‘Made In Korea’ LFP batteries for ESS to cut reliance on Chinese materials](https://www.kedglobal.com/batteries/newsView/ked202601230008)
- [[Jan - 2026] SK Innovation’s Ford Battery Breakup Cost $2.6 Billion](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/sk-innovation-says-ford-battery-breakup-cost-it-2-6-billion)
- [[Jan - 2026] India revises EV incentives to focus on performance](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2776087-india-revises-ev-incentives-to-focus-on-performance)
- [[Jan - 2026] LG Energy sees surprise loss as EV market demand outlook cools](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2026/01/12/lg-energy-sees-surprise-loss-as-ev-market-demand-outlook-cools-00719001)
- [[Jan - 2026] Govt may ease CAFE III emission targets after industry push](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/government-to-relax-cafe-iii-emission-standards-for-automakers-after-industry-lobbying/126449148)
- [[Jan - 2026] EV shift repaints Britain’s car market green, industry body says](https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-uk-green-car-sales-evs-20-year-record-0116/)
- [[Jan - 2026] China summons leading EV battery makers CATL, BYD, Gotion to official meeting](https://scanx.trade/stock-market-news/global/china-summons-leading-ev-battery-manufacturers-catl-byd-and-gotion-to-official-meeting/29409209)
- [[Jan - 2026] China, in warning to EV battery makers, seeks to curb price war, excess capacity](https://www.autonews.com/china/an-china-ev-battery-price-warning-0108/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Canadian automakers warn Carney of ‘extraordinary’ costs they face without EV mandate clarity](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/carney-ev-mandate-canada-auto-companies-costs-warn-9.7043562)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ford sounds alarm over China EV deal, calls for federal help for Ontario auto sector](https://meridiansource.ca/2026/01/16/ford-sounds-alarm-over-china-ev-deal-calls-for-federal-help-for-ontario-auto-sector/)
- [[Jan - 2026] LGES builds pilot line for sodium-ion batteries](https://www.electrive.com/2026/01/21/lges-builds-pilot-line-for-sodium-ion-batteries/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Led by BYD, China’s cheap EVs, cars take over Mexico’s streets as tariffs take hold](https://www.autonews.com/byd/an-byd-evsflood-mexico-0123/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Changan boosts EV battery supply with CATL partnership and new 25 GWh plant](https://www.ichongqing.info/2026/01/17/changan-boosts-ev-battery-supply-with-catl-partnership-and-new-25-gwh-plant/)
- [[Jan - 2026] South Korea's Lee, Italy's Meloni agree to strengthen cooperation in AI, chips](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/south-koreas-lee-italys-meloni-agree-strengthen-cooperation-ai-chips-2026-01-19/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Japan, Italy agree to enhance collaboration on critical minerals, economic security: Japanese premier](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/japan-italy-agree-to-enhance-collaboration-on-critical-minerals-economic-security-japanese-premier/3800916)
- [[Jan - 2026] Nigeria emerges top Belt and Road beneficiary with China-backed $246bn GRIP megaproject](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigeria-emerges-top-belt-and-road-beneficiary-with-china-backed-dollar246bn-grip/nh1wcr3)
- [[Jan - 2026] EU plans 'Made in Europe' rules for public purchases of green tech](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/eu-plans-made-europe-rules-public-purchases-green-tech-2026-01-19/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Turkey lobbying to get ‘Made in Europe’ car label](https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/01/turkey-lobbying-to-get-made-in-europe-car-label/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-says-canadas-decision-allow-imported-chinese-evs-is-problematic-2026-01-16/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ghana signs two China-backed EV deals to accelerate local vehicle assembly](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ghana-signs-two-china-backed-ev-deals-to-accelerate-local-vehicle-assembly/sqyxkve)
- [[Jan - 2026] Korea and UK finalize FTA revisions and coordinate EV subsidy response](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2026/01/16/YTYBZDVUCBH5ZK7X7JCQGYLZPI/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Germany opens €3B EV subsidy program to all automakers, including China](https://www.tradingview.com/news/invezz:b50c4b6c2094b:0-germany-opens-3b-ev-subsidy-program-to-all-automakers-including-china/)
- [[Jan - 2026] EU-Mercosur Deal Stalled: Parliament Sends Trade Pact to Court, Could Take Two Years to Resolve](https://www.novinite.com/articles/236579/EU-Mercosur+Deal+Stalled:+Parliament+Sends+Trade+Pact+to+Court,+Could+Take+Two+Years+to+Resolve)
- [[Jan - 2026] President Trump orders critical minerals trade negotiations Section 232 action](https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/president-trump-orders-critical-minerals-trade-negotiations-section-232-action)
- [[Jan - 2026] New executive order ties US critical minerals security to global partnerships](https://www.csis.org/analysis/new-executive-order-ties-us-critical-minerals-security-global-partnerships)
- [[Jan - 2026] Vehicles to be all-electric in Oman](https://www.zawya.com/en/special-coverage/zawya-green/vehicles-to-be-all-electric-in-oman-xm4ktce0)
- [[Jan - 2026] Trump says no critical minerals tariffs now, will seek overseas supplies](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-says-no-critical-minerals-tariffs-now-will-seek-overseas-supplies-2026-01-14/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Electric car manufacturing sop scheme may be tweaked to woo global cos](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/passenger-vehicle/india-plans-to-revamp-electric-car-manufacturing-scheme-to-attract-global-automakers/126495537)
- [[Jan - 2026] Saudi Arabia signs mineral cooperation deals with Chile, Canada, Brazil](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5229583-saudi-arabia-signs-mineral-cooperation-deals-chile-canada-brazil)
- [[Jan - 2026] White House makes pitch that relaxed emissions rules, end of EV sales incentives will help expand choice, lower car prices](https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-trump-car-affordability-0117/)
- [[Jan - 2026] India – Germany Joint Statement](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213744&reg=6&lang=1)
- [[Jan - 2026] Nature Retracts Serbian Lithium Study Over Environmental Impact Claims](https://discoveryalert.com.au/scientific-rigor-critical-materials-research-2026/)
- [[Jan - 2026] France to put supply of critical minerals at top of G7 agenda](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2429633/france-to-put-supply-of-critical-minerals-at-top-of-g7-agenda)
- [[Jan - 2026] China’s Xingfa to invest $2bn in Egypt’s phosphate projects](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/01/22/chinas-xingfa-to-invest-2bn-in-egypts-phosphate-projects/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Key Chinese Rio Tinto shareholder backs Glencore bid to gain copper access](https://www.mining.com/web/key-chinese-rio-tinto-shareholder-backs-glencore-bid-to-gain-copper-access/)
- [[Jan - 2026] EU to announce investments in five Brazil-based miners by March](https://datamarnews.com/noticias/eu-to-announce-investments-in-five-brazil-based-miners-by-march/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Canadian government bank has billions to back critical mineral projects](https://www.mining.com/canadian-government-bank-has-billions-to-back-critical-mineral-projects/)
- [[Jan - 2026] SQM completes Codelco lithium merger after Chile court rejects appeal](https://www.mining.com/web/sqm-completes-codelco-lithium-merger-after-chile-court-rejects-appeal/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Algeria and Indonesia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in phosphate sector](https://al24news.dz/en/algeria-and-indonesia-sign-mou-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-phosphate-sector/)
- [[Jan - 2026] BHP not planning rival bid as Rio Tinto pursues Glencore mega merger — Reuters](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4538504-bhp-not-planning-rival-bid-as-rio-tinto-pursues-glencore-mega-merger---reuters)
- [[Jan - 2026] Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China](https://www.mining.com/web/rio-tinto-glencore-merger-may-need-asset-sales-to-win-over-china/)
- [[Jan - 2026] China to Cut VAT Rebates on Lithium Batteries: Who Wins & Who Loses?](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-cut-vat-rebates-lithium-125000117.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] CATL signs $17.2 billion lithium order as world's largest EV battery maker secures key material supply](https://cnevpost.com/2026/01/14/catl-signs-lithium-order-with-ronbay/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US](https://www.mining.com/web/congo-state-miner-proposes-deal-for-cobalt-producer-prized-by-us/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Namibian graphite mine to supply Saudi Arabia as battery race heats up](https://african.business/2026/01/quick-reads/namibian-graphite-mine-to-restart-as-battery-race-heats-up)
- [[Jan - 2026] Vietnam’s auto manufacturer to establish $130 million EV battery plant with China’s BYD](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnams-auto-manufacturer-establish-130-million-ev-battery-plant-with-chinas-2026-01-27/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Geely to complete production of first solid-state battery pack in 2026](https://cnevpost.com/2026/01/23/geely-to-complete-production-1st-solid-state-battery-pack-2026/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals](https://www.mining.com/us-proposed-secure-act-aims-to-offset-chinas-grip-on-critical-minerals/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Bolivia vows to back lithium energy deals to rebuild trust](https://www.mining.com/bolivia-vows-to-back-lithium-energy-deals-to-rebuild-trust/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Suzuki unloads Thai plant to Ford as sales suffer against Chinese rivals](https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/suzuki-unloads-thai-plant-to-ford-as-sales-suffer-against-chinese-rivals)
- [[Jan - 2026] Nissan exits manufacturing in South Africa as China’s Chery takes over Rosslyn plant](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/nissan-exits-manufacturing-in-south-africa-as-chinas-chery-takes-over-rosslyn-plant/lzwgks3)
- [[Jan - 2026] India, Namibia agree to deepen cooperation in defence, critical minerals](https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/india-namibia-agree-to-deepen-cooperation-in-defence-critical-minerals-126012100019_1.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] Portugal Receives €180M EU Grant for Strategic Lithium Refinery](https://discoveryalert.com.au/strategic-minerals-crisis-portugal-industrial-policy-2026/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Tesla quietly cuts 1,700 jobs at Gigafactory Berlin despite denying it](https://electrek.co/2026/01/21/tesla-quietly-cuts-1700-jobs-at-gigafactory-berlin-despite-denying-it/)
- [[Jan - 2026] BYD reportedly considers local assembly in India as local EV demand surges](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260128VL207/byd-bloomberg-demand-market-sales.html?chid=10)
- [[Jan - 2026] Tesla, Volvo set to be first winners of China-Canada EV deal](https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-canada-evs-china-tariffs-tesla-volvo-0119/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Volvo Cars shutters EV battery cell manufacturing effort Novo Energy as it struggles to secure tech partner](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-battery/volvo-cars-shutters-ev-battery-cell-manufacturing-effort-novo-energy-as-it-struggles-to-secure-tech-partner)
- [[Jan - 2026] EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqzj49gny4o)
- [[Jan - 2026] GM plans to invest US $1B in its Mexico operations despite Trump’s comments](https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/general-motors-mexico-investment-trump/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ford in talks with BYD for battery supply deal](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/16/ford-in-talks-with-byd-for-battery-supply-deal/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ashok Leyland to inaugurate EV manufacturing plant in Lucknow on January 9](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/ashok-leyland-to-inaugurate-ev-manufacturing-plant-in-lucknow-on-january-9/articleshow/126418282.cms?from=mdr)
- [[Jan - 2026] GM CEO says EVs still the end game despite industry pullback](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/gm-ceo-says-evs-still-the-end-game-despite-industry-pullback-4443372)
- [[Jan - 2026] Stellantis staying together; suppliers shift to U.S. production](https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-stellantis-stays-together-lenny-larocca/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Stellantis just pulled the plug on the hybrids — and no one is being straight about why](https://www.cbtnews.com/stellantis-pulled-the-plug-on-hybrids/)
- [[Jan - 2026] CATL, Changan Automobile sign five-year strategic cooperation memorandum](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/ev/catl-china-changan-automobile-sign-five-year-strategic-cooperation-memorandum-2011786405460414465)
- [[Jan - 2026] Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/canada-china-set-make-historic-gains-new-partnership-says-carney-2026-01-16/)
- [[Jan - 2026] China’s BYD starts building EV plant as part of billion-dollar investment in Turkey](https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/01/14/chinas-byd-starts-building-ev-plant-as-part-of-billion-dollar-investment-in-turkey/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Changan ramps up battery EV production in Thailand](https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/motoring/3178403/changan-ramps-up-battery-ev-production-in-thailand)
- [[Jan - 2026] Rio Tinto and Glencore hold buyout talks to create $207 billion miner](https://www.mining.com/web/glencore-rio-tinto-resume-talks-on-mining-mega-deal-ft-reports/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Portugal’s Government Backs Savannah’s Lithium Mine with $128M Funding](https://discoveryalert.com.au/european-lithium-supply-chain-vulnerability-2026/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/world/europe/trump-lauder-ukraine-lithium.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] Nigeria pitches $600m lithium and gold projects to Saudi investors](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigeria-pitches-dollar600m-lithium-and-gold-projects-to-saudi-investors/lqslq7h)
- [[Jan - 2026] Lithium prices surge as China set to revoke battery export tax rebates](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/lithium-prices-surge-as-china-set-to-revoke-battery-export-tax-rebates/ar-AA1U3lI2)
- [[Jan - 2026] Reliance halts cell-making plans after failed bid for China tech](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/reliance-halts-cell-making-plans-after-failed-bid-for-china-tech)
- [[Jan - 2026] Government unveils priority critical minerals for $12bn strategic reserve](https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/government-unveils-priority-critical-minerals-for-12bn-strategic-reserve/news-story/ba7912e8e7dc0b29bffc56cccfa58d3a)
- [[Jan - 2026] Japan is eyeing Australia’s critical minerals, says outgoing ambassador](https://www.afr.com/world/asia/closer-australia-japan-ties-vital-amid-china-tensions-outgoing-envoy-20251216-p5no2a)
- [[Jan - 2026] Wealth Minerals wins approval for lithium application in Chile](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-06/wealth-minerals-wins-approval-for-lithium-application-in-chile-mk32a2gc)
- [[Jan - 2026] Lithium Corporation signs option agreement on rare earth prospect in British Columbia](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1935-otcmkts/ltum/194414-lithium-corporation-signs-option-agreement-on-rare-earth-prospect-in-british-columbia.html)
- [[Jan - 2026] China’s Sinoma signs EPC contract with Morocco’s OCP for phosphate plant](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/chinaa-s-sinoma-signs-epc-contract-with-moroccoa-s-ocp-for-phosphate-plant-ce7e59d3dc88f320)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ryzon and Xinhai sign agreement for Nachu graphite mine in Tanzania](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/ryzon-xinhai-agreement-nachu-graphite-mine/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US push quicker action reducing reliance on China rare earths](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-push-quicker-action-reducing-reliance-china-rare-earths-2026-01-11/)
- [[Jan - 2026] South Korea urged to diversify strategic mineral sourcing amid China risks](https://www.ajupress.com/view/20260108084817961)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ameerex enters strategic partnership with Patagonia Lithium](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271809057)
- [[Jan - 2026] Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals](https://wkzo.com/2026/01/09/bessent-says-australia-india-invited-to-g7-meeting-on-critical-minerals/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Canadian nickel exporters eye EU carbon boost](https://www.mining.com/canadian-nickel-exporters-eye-eu-carbon-boost/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Managem to switch to cobalt sulfate production instead of metal](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/miner-managem-to-switch-to-cobalt-sulfate-production-instead-of-metal/)
- [[Jan - 2026] NDS2 targets lithium beneficiation focus on battery-grade production](https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/nds2-targets-lithium-beneficiation-focus-on-battery-grade-production/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US restarts graphite mining as POSCO FUTURE M seeks to expand supply chain](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2026/01/02/4OD4RYEAOZAQDHMFKWVSNIMPHQ/?outputType=amp)
- [[Jan - 2026] ‘The source of all life is here’: plan to mine lithium in Chilean salt flat sparks fears of water scarcity](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/01/chile-lithium-rio-tinto-fears-colla-indigenous-water-atacama-ecosystem)
- [[Jan - 2026] Huayou Cobalt says Indonesia quota curbs unlikely to hit nickel output](https://www.petromindo.com/news/article/huayou-cobalt-says-indonesia-quota-curbs-unlikely-to-hit-nickel-output)
- [[Jan - 2026] Our minerals could be used to annex US: why Canada doesn't want US mining](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/our-minerals-could-be-used-to-annex-us-why-canada-doesnt-want-us-mining)
- [[Jan - 2026] China to control nearly 60% of critical minerals processing by 2030](https://uz.kursiv.media/en/2026-01-02/china-to-control-nearly-60-of-critical-minerals-processing-by-2030/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Australia-Canada-India Trilateral Critical Minerals Cooperation Emerges for 2025](https://discoveryalert.com.au/australia-canada-india-critical-minerals-framework-2026/)
- [[Jan - 2026] US battery autonomy will upend EV hierarchy](https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/us-battery-autonomy-will-upend-ev-hierarchy-2026-01-02/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Struggling battery makers bet on ESS, AI, cost cutting to power 2026 rebound](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260105/struggling-battery-makers-bet-on-ess-ai-cost-cutting-to-power-2026-rebound)
- [[Jan - 2026] LGES Terminates Multi-Billion-Dollar Contract with Freudenberg](https://battery-news.de/en/2026/01/06/lges-terminates-multi-billion-dollar-contract-with-freudenberg/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Stellantis scraps US plug-in hybrid sales, citing weak demand](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-scraps-us-plug-in-hybrid-sales-citing-weak-demand-2026-01-09/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Mercedes moves A-Class production to Hungary to cut costs, free up German capacity](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ane-mercedes-a-class-hungary-production-cost-cutting-0106/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Govt at wits’ end over industry no-show for electric car manufacturing scheme](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/government-struggles-to-attract-electric-car-makers-amid-lack-of-interest/126429918)
- [[Jan - 2026] China Just Defined What “Solid-State” Batteries Are—Before Anyone Else Could](https://www.autoblog.com/news/china-just-defined-what-solid-state-batteries-are-before-anyone-else-could)
- [[Jan - 2026] Ford and Honda battery partnerships affected as energy companies divert EV battery investment to energy storage](https://www.automotivelogistics.media/ev-and-battery/ford-and-honda-battery-partnerships-affected-as-energy-companies-divert-ev-battery-investment-to-energy-storage/2584506)
- [[Jan - 2026] Trump says USMCA is irrelevant for US](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-does-not-need-usmca-trade-deal-2026-01-13/)
- [[Jan - 2026] U.S. May Seek Critical Minerals In Venezuela To Diversify Supply Chain](https://www.forbes.com/sites/noelfletcher/2026/01/06/us-may-seek-critical-minerals-from-venezuela-similar-to-ukraine/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Changan now exporting EVs from Thailand to Europe](https://www.electrive.com/2026/01/07/changan-starts-exporting-thai-made-evs-to-europe/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Pakistan advances National Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Policy](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/01/07/pakistan-advances-national-lithium-ion-battery-manufacturing-policy/)
- [[Jan - 2026] China’s Dongfeng in talks to produce passenger cars in Turkey, local distributor says](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-dongfeng-talks-produce-passenger-cars-turkey-local-distributor-says-2026-01-07/)
- [[Jan - 2026] EU states back controversial Mercosur deal with Latin American countries](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/09/eu-states-back-controversial-mercosur-deal-with-latin-american-countries)
- [[Jan - 2026] China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports](https://cnevpost.com/2026/01/12/china-eu-reach-consensus-price-undertakings-ev-exports/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 4,960 crore in Gujarat land for capacity expansion](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/maruti-suzuki-to-invest-rs-4960-crore-in-gujarat-land-for-capacity-expansion/articleshow/126475578.cms?from=mdr)
- [[Jan - 2026] GM to take $6 billion writedown on EV pullback](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-take-6-billion-writedown-ev-pullback-2026-01-08/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Tesla's 460 billion yen contract with a Korean battery manufacturer has been reduced to 1.2 million yen](https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260108-tesla-landf/)
- [[Jan - 2026] Saudi Cabinet Approves Operating Framework for National Minerals Program](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5227205-saudi-cabinet-approves-operating-framework-national-minerals-program)
- [[Jan - 2026] Future Minerals Framework emerges as 100 countries meet in Saudi Arabia](https://www.miningmagazine.com/management/news-analysis/4525589/future-minerals-framework-emerges-100-countries-meet-saudi-arabia)
- [[Jan - 2026] Saudi Arabia signs MoUs on mineral resources cooperation with Chile, Canada, Brazil](https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=saudi-arabia-signs-mous-for-mineral-resources-cooperation-with-chile-canada-brazil&date=13/01/2026)
- [[Jan - 2026] Chinese Carmaker Geely Looks at Expanding in the U.S.](https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/china-geely-auto-us-market-6d2d67ca)
- [[Dec - 2025] South Korea's battery equipment industry wins major orders linked to India's expanding investments](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20251229VL200/equipment-uk-manufacturing-competition-plant.html?chid=10)
- [[Dec - 2025] Indonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices, minister says](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/indonesia-cut-mining-output-quotas-support-prices-minister-says-2025-12-30/)
- [[Dec - 2025] China's EV Exports Surge 87% Globally, But The Real Story Is The 2,367% Explosion To Mexico](https://evxl.co/2025/12/29/chinas-ev-exports-surge-globally-mexico/)
- [[Dec - 2025] CATL plans major sodium-ion battery expansion and performance upgrade by 2026](https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/catl-plans-major-sodium-ion-battery-expansion-and-performance-40576)
- [[Dec - 2025] POSCO Future M enters LFP cathode materials joint venture with CNGR and FINO](https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/posco-future-m-enters-lfp-cathode-materials-joint-venture-40595)
- [[Dec - 2025] China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-mandates-50-domestic-equipment-rule-chipmakers-sources-say-2025-12-30/)
- [[Dec - 2025] UK carmakers face 10% tariffs on electric vehicles sold in the EU](https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/eu-tariffs-uk-made-electric-cars-b2rhwvvsw)
- [[Dec - 2025] China’s Leapmotor plans US$534mil stake sale to state-owned firm](https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/china-s-leapmotor-plans-us-534mil-stake-sale-to-state-owned-firm/ar-AA1TbWmp?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1)
- [[Dec - 2025] Government adopts series of documents, decisions, resolutions](https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/266518/government-adopts-series-of-documents-decisions-resolutions.php)
- [[Dec - 2025] Arizaro lithium project in Argentina sold for $175M to China Union](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/arizaro-lithium-project-in-argentina-sold-for-us175mn-to-china-union)
- [[Dec - 2025] Codelco and SQM form Novaandino Litio, the joint venture for the development of lithium in the Salar de Atacama](https://www.codelco.com/en/prensa/2025/codelco-y-sqm-forman-novaandino-litio-la-sociedad-conjunta-para-el)
- [[Dec - 2025] ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi](https://www.mining.com/web/erg-signs-a-long-term-gallium-supply-deal-with-mitsubishi/)
- [[Dec - 2025] JBIC Signs MOU with Rio Tinto](https://www.jbic.go.jp/en/information/press/press-2025/press_00140.html)
- [[Dec - 2025] Talon buys nation's only nickel mine to create Midwest powerhouse](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/12/19/talon-buys-nations-only-nickel-mine-to-create-midwest-powerhouse-00700209)
- [[Dec - 2025] AMG Lithium Receives Funding from German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy](https://amg-nv.com/investors/press-release/amg-lithium-receives-funding-from-german-federal-ministry-for-economic-affairs-and-energy/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Nornickel sharply hikes nickel surplus forecasts for this year and next](https://www.mining.com/web/nornickel-sharply-hikes-nickel-surplus-forecasts-for-this-year-and-next/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Nickel tied to nature destruction in Philippines may enter major EV value chains -NGO](https://carbon-pulse.com/467526/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Philippines under pressure to improve the rights of nickel miners amid global talks on critical minerals](https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-under-pressure-to-improve-the-rights-of-nickel-miners-amid-global-talks-on-critical-minerals/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Corex breaks into Colombian nickel sector despite challenging environment](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/corex-breaks-into-colombian-nickel-despite-the-complex-environment)
- [[Dec - 2025] Liontown inks spodumene supply deal with China's Canmax Technologies](https://www.mining.com/web/liontown-inks-spodumene-supply-deal-with-chinas-canmax-technologies/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Nornickel fully restores cobalt production after repairs from 2022 fire](https://www.mining.com/web/nornickel-fully-restores-cobalt-production-after-repairs-from-2022-fire/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Britain vows to ‘wrest control’ of critical mineral supplies from China](https://www.politico.eu/article/china-uk-wrest-control-critical-mineral-supplies/)
- [[Dec - 2025] EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/03/eu-strategy-raw-materials-rare-earths-supply-chain-resourceeu)
- [[Dec - 2025] Mozambique’s Balama graphite mine to restart production within the next three months](https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambiques-balama-graphite-mine-to-restart-production-within-the-next-three-months/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Electra signs agreement with North American PCAM company](https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/globenewswire_press_releases/electra-signs-agreement-with-north-american-pcam-company/article_2e2abf18-8acd-5450-9ef7-b731c2b84bd1.html)
- [[Dec - 2025] Tanzania cancels 73 mining licences](https://dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-cancels-73-mining-licences/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Tianqi Lithium challenges SQM-Codelco deal in Chile's Supreme Court](https://finimize.com/content/tianqi-lithium-challenges-sqm-codelco-deal-in-chiles-supreme-court)
- [[Dec - 2025] Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium deal hours after announcing audit](https://www.mining.com/web/chile-regulator-approves-codelco-sqm-lithium-deal-hours-after-announcing-audit/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Japan, Central Asian nations agree to seek stable resource supplies](https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-central-asian-nations-agree-to-seek-stable-resource-supplies)
- [[Dec - 2025] Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction](https://www.mining.com/brazil-delays-critical-minerals-areas-auction/)
- [[Dec - 2025] China's EV Battery giant is trying to find a new road](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-12-23/ev-battery-giant-catl-s-expansion-plans-face-trump-and-european-pushback)
- [[Dec - 2025] Kazakhstan, EU expand cooperation in critical minerals and connectivity](https://astanatimes.com/2025/12/kazakhstan-eu-expand-cooperation-in-critical-minerals-and-connectivity/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Germany’s Strategic Rare Earth Bunker Secures European Supply Chains](https://discoveryalert.com.au/strategic-stockpiling-networks-europe-industrial-resilience-2025/)
- [[Dec - 2025] UK government plays down reports of plan to bring EV sales target review forward](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/17/uk-to-bring-forward-review-of-ev-sales-targets-from-2027-to-next-year)
- [[Dec - 2025] Nigeria’s $400M Rare Earth Processing Facility Transforms African Mining](https://discoveryalert.com.au/industrial-infrastructure-nigeria-mineral-processing-2025/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Punjab government woos semiconductor, EV firms with special incentives](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/govt-woos-semiconductor-ev-firms-with-special-incentives/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Pakistan moves to develop local lithium-ion battery manufacturing policy](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/12/18/pakistan-moves-to-develop-local-lithium-ion-battery-manufacturing-policy/)
- [[Dec - 2025] VinFast invests $1B to expand EV production in Indonesia](https://technode.global/2025/12/16/vinfast-invests-1b-to-expand-ev-production-in-indonesia/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Turkey considers new authority to oversee critical minerals, rare earths](https://www.turkishminute.com/2025/12/16/turkey-considers-new-authority-to-oversee-critical-minerals-rare-earths/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Mexico tariff hike to hit $1 billion India car exports despite automaker lobbying](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mexico-tariff-hike-hit-1-billion-india-car-exports-despite-automaker-lobbying-2025-12-11/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Mexico to Impose Up to 50% Tariffs on South Korea, China Imports](https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2025/12/12/ROFHXUCXKNFFDF6Z2V5YWN73Q4/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Rio Tinto Downsizes Australian Lithium Plans for Argentina Strategy](https://discoveryalert.com.au/rio-tinto-lithium-2025-strategic-pivot/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Australian miners turn to Brazil's critical minerals potential](https://www.mining-technology.com/features/australian-miners-turn-to-brazils-critical-minerals-potential/)
- [[Dec - 2025] EU keeps Portuguese lithium mine 'strategic' status despite environmental concerns](https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/european-commission-keeps-portuguese-lithium-mine-strategic-status-despite-environmental-concerns/ar-AA1RHQkv)
- [[Dec - 2025] Kyrgyzstan plans to increase critical minerals exports to $1B by 2030](https://www.akchabar.kg/en/news/kirgizstan-planiruet-uvelichit-eksport-kriticheskikh-mineralov-do-1-mlrd-k-2030-godu-vktbadmeovbufgwz)
- [[Dec - 2025] South Korea's SK and Ford Motor end US battery joint venture](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/south-koreas-sk-ford-motor-end-us-battery-joint-venture-2025-12-11/)
- [[Dec - 2025] EU to spend €3B in 2026 on critical raw materials supply](https://www.miningmagazine.com/europe/news-analysis/4524246/eu-spend-3b-2026-critical-raw-materials-supply)
- [[Dec - 2025] United Lithium Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Swedish Minerals AB, Advancing Nordic Strategic Metals Platform](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/36558868/united-lithium-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-swedish-minerals-ab-advancing-nordic-strategic-metals-platform)
- [[Dec - 2025] Codelco and Glencore agree to a Memorandum of Understanding to increase smelting capacity in Chile](https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/04122025/codelco-and-glencore-agree-to-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-increase-smelting-capacity-in-chile/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Germany Excluded from China’s Rare Earth Licensing System](https://discoveryalert.com.au/china-export-controls-rare-earth-2025-impacts/)
- [[Dec - 2025] India and Russia to deepen partnership on critical minerals](https://www.mysteel.net/news/5106519-india-russia-to-deepen-partnership-on-critical-minerals)
- [[Dec - 2025] Quebec and the U.K. sign agreement on critical minerals](https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/critical-minerals-quebec-and-the-united-kingdom-sign-agreement/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Kyrgyzstan and Britain Sign Landmark Agreement on Critical Minerals Cooperation](https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-and-britain-sign-landmark-agreement-on-critical-minerals-cooperation/)
- [[Dec - 2025] US and EU critical minerals project could displace thousands in DRC – report](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/04/us-eu-critical-minerals-project-drc-report-lobito-corridor)
- [[Dec - 2025] Taiwan, Czech Republic to deepen industrial and tech cooperation](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6262028)
- [[Dec - 2025] US follows up on Congo-Rwanda peace deal with plan to secure minerals](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congos-gecamines-partners-with-mercuria-market-critical-minerals-2025-12-05/)
- [[Dec - 2025] DFC Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to Bolster Supply Chain Security and Economic Growth](https://www.dfc.gov/media/press-releases/dfc-strengthens-strategic-partnerships-democratic-republic-congo-and-rwanda)
- [[Dec - 2025] US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says](https://www.mining.com/web/us-plans-more-stakes-in-minerals-companies-trump-official-says/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Deep-sea mining: Norway halts controversial practice until 2029](https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/12/04/deep-sea-mining-norway-halts-controversial-practice-until-2029)
- [[Dec - 2025] Germany ploughs hundreds of millions into Europe’s biggest lithium mine](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/germany-ploughs-hundreds-millions-europe-163548998.html)
- [[Dec - 2025] UK Lists Australia as Potential Critical Minerals Partner](https://investingnews.com/uk-australia-criticlal-minerals-partner/)
- [[Dec - 2025] India approves $815mn rare earth magnets scheme](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2759174-india-approves-815mn-rare-earth-magnets-scheme)
- [[Dec - 2025] US EXIM to invest $100 billion in critical mineral projects in Egypt, Pakistan and Europe](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2623662/pakistan)
- [[Dec - 2025] India and Canada to boost critical minerals, tech ties under fast-track trade talks: Goyal](https://ddnews.gov.in/en/india-and-canada-to-boost-critical-minerals-tech-ties-under-fast-track-trade-talks-goyal/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Samsung SDI and Stellantis to start EV battery production early next year](https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=5526)
- [[Dec - 2025] DRC signals resumption of cobalt exports amid uncertainty over new quota system](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-industry/2412-51637-drc-signals-resumption-of-cobalt-exports-amid-uncertainty-over-new-quota-system)
- [[Dec - 2025] Conservatives would end 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/14/conservatives-would-end-2030-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars)
- [[Dec - 2025] Ford cancels $6.5B battery deal with South Korea's LGES](https://menafn.com/1110492595/Ford-Cancels-USD65B-Battery-Deal-with-South-Koreas-LGES)
- [[Dec - 2025] POSCO Future M to Build LFP Cathode Plant for ESS Applications](https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103672512/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Huayou Cobalt signs MOU for supply of 79,600 tonnes of ternary precursors](https://www.mysteel.net/news/5107249-flash-huayou-cobalt-signs-mou-for-supply-of-79-600-tonnes-of-ternary-precursors)
- [[Dec - 2025] China's EV battery giants wade into shipbuilding to bolster Beijing's dominance](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3336169/chinas-ev-battery-giants-wade-shipbuilding-bolster-beijings-dominance)
- [[Dec - 2025] European Lithium Secures Romania Rare Earths Joint Venture Partnership](https://discoveryalert.com.au/strategic-resource-partnerships-2025-post-china-dependency/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Battery recycler Accurec officially opens lithium recovery plant in Germany](https://www.euwid-recycling.com/news/business/battery-recycler-accurec-officially-opens-lithium-recovery-plant-in-germany-091225/)
- [[Dec - 2025] LGES and Mercedes sign another major battery deal](https://www.electrive.com/2025/12/08/lges-and-mercedes-sign-another-major-battery-deal/)
- [[Dec - 2025] MoU signed for Indonesia’s national car but questions remain on ‘ambitious’ project](https://asianews.network/mou-signed-for-indonesias-national-car-but-questions-remain-on-ambitious-project/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/08/seven-eu-countries-pressure-european-commission-to-rethink-2035-diesel-and-petrol-car-ban)
- [[Dec - 2025] Posco Future M partners with Factorial to co-develop solid-state battery materials](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10629803)
- [[Dec - 2025] Proposal for global minerals deal meets opposition as China looks away](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/proposal-for-global-minerals-deal-meets-opposition-as-china-looks-away/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Commission adopts RESourceEU to secure raw materials, reduce dependencies and boost competitiveness](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_2891)
- [[Dec - 2025] EU plans looser environmental rules to allow more mining](https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commission-must-reform-water-laws-boost-mining-says-environment-chief/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/03/tesla-uk-ev-rules-sales-elon-musk-electric-car)
- [[Dec - 2025] France pushes EU to support local EV production in auto relief deal](https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-france-eu-local-production-evs-support-1204/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Hyundai reportedly leaving Russia for good after losing $200 million](https://www.autoblog.com/news/hyundai-reportedly-leaving-russia-for-good-after-losing-200-million)
- [[Dec - 2025] Indonesia eyes US tariff deal signing in January, says all issues settled](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-chief-tariff-negotiator-says-all-substantial-issues-settled-with-us-2025-12-23/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l9j65w30eo)
- [[Dec - 2025] Honda to buy LG battery assets in Ohio for $2.9 billion](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-24/honda-to-buy-lg-battery-assets-in-ohio-for-2-9-billion)
- [[Dec - 2025] Zeekr completes merger with Geely, ends US stock listing](https://eletric-vehicles.com/geely/zeekr/zeekr-completes-merger-with-geely-ends-us-stock-listing/)
- [[Dec - 2025] CATL signs 10-year deal with Voyah to cement battery leadership](https://cnevpost.com/2025/12/18/catl-signs-10-year-deal-with-voyah/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Nissan begins production of new electric car in Sunderland](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/16/nissan-begins-production-of-new-electric-car-in-sunderland)
- [[Dec - 2025] Rio Tinto-backed Sovereign Metals partners with World Bank's IFC for Malawi graphite project](https://www.mining.com/web/rio-tinto-backed-sovereign-metals-partners-with-world-banks-ifc-for-malawi-graphite-project/)
- [[Dec - 2025] US poised to forge more mineral deals under NDAA, official says](https://www.eenews.net/articles/us-poised-to-forge-more-mineral-deals-under-ndaa-official-says/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Peru weighing agreement with US on critical minerals, minister says](https://www.mining.com/web/peru-weighing-agreement-with-us-on-critical-minerals-minister-says/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Tata Group explores EV manufacturing expansion in Uttar Pradesh](https://www.techinasia.com/news/tata-group-explores-ev-manufacturing-expansion-in-uttar-pradesh)
- [[Dec - 2025] EU reviews removing tariffs on Volkswagen EVs built in China](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-reviews-removing-tariffs-vw-evs-built-china-2025-12-04/)
- [[Dec - 2025] China's YJC Power plans electric vehicle battery plant in Tunisia](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-infrastructures/0312-51065-china-s-yjc-power-plans-electric-vehicle-battery-plant-in-tunisia)
- [[Dec - 2025] Trump announces plan to weaken Biden-era tailpipe rules](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/12/03/trump-announces-plan-to-weaken-biden-era-tailpipe-rules-00674697)
- [[Dec - 2025] Saudi Arabia launches bidding for 13,000 sq km mineral exploration licences](https://www.mining.com/web/saudi-arabia-launches-bidding-for-13000-sq-km-mineral-exploration-licences/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Strategic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://www.state.gov/strategic-partnership-agreement-between-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-government-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo)
- [[Dec - 2025] Honda to restructure China business after over 2 years of talks](https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/honda-to-restructure-china-business-after-over-2-years-of-talks)
- [[Dec - 2025] Chinese carmakers shift to asset-light models in overseas expansion](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinese-carmakers-shift-asset-light-models-overseas-expansion)
- [[Dec - 2025] Tata Motors ‘comfortable’ with CAFE-3 norms: Shailesh Chandra](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/tata-motors-confirms-readiness-for-cafe-3-regulations-insights-from-shailesh-chandra/125563182)
- [[Dec - 2025] Feds have spent at least $530 million on NextStar battery plant: documents](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/government-canada-pay-nextstar-battery-windsor-funding-9.6986953)
- [[Dec - 2025] China floods world with gasoline cars it can't sell at home](https://www.reuters.com/investigations/china-floods-world-with-gasoline-cars-it-cant-sell-home-2025-12-02/)
- [[Dec - 2025] ‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/china-volvo-polestar-eu-2035-petrol-car-sweden-germany)
- [[Dec - 2025] European Metals secures Czech grant for Cinovec lithium project](https://kalkinemedia.com/au/stocks/metal-and-mining/european-metals-secures-czech-grant-for-cinovec-lithium-project)
- [[Dec - 2025] Toyota Commits $912 Million as Hybrid Vehicle Production Expands in U.S. Plants](https://www.imarcgroup.com/news/toyota-912m-hybrid-vehicle-production-us-expansion)
- [[Dec - 2025] China's GWM targets 300,000 annual production with first Europe car plant](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-gwm-targets-300000-annual-production-with-first-europe-car-plant-2025-11-26/)
- [[Dec - 2025] US, Orion form critical minerals fund targeting $5 billion](https://thebusinessdownload.com/us-orion-form-critical-minerals-fund-targeting-5-billion/)
- [[Dec - 2025] Kaduna State in Nigeria launches $150 million green mining investment fund at G20 summit](https://africanminingmarket.com/kaduna-state-in-nigeria-launches-usd150-million-green-mining-investment-fund-at-g20-summit-mandates-core-international-to-secure-q1-2026-deployment/24310/)
- [[Dec - 2025] BYD set to localize EV battery production in Uzbekistan](https://caspianpost.com/economics/byd-set-to-localize-ev-battery-production-in-uzbekistan)
- [[Nov - 2025] Indonesian nickel smelters face closure risk as ore supply tightens](https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/112425-indonesian-nickel-smelters-face-closure-risk-as-ore-supply-tightens-fini)
- [[Nov - 2025] Nissan, Mercedes-Benz closing Aguascalientes, Mexico plant](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/nissan-mercedes-benz-closing-aguascalientes-Mexico-plant/804288/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Renault in talks with automakers including Chery after Brazil deal with Geely](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/renault-talks-with-automakers-including-chery-after-brazil-deal-with-geely-2025-11-03/)
- [[Nov - 2025] GM, Tesla, Toyota urge U.S. to extend USMCA free trade deal](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-tesla-toyota-urge-us-extend-usmca-free-trade-deal-2025-11-04/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Ford coming back to India to invest Rs 3,250 cr](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/news/ford-coming-back-to-india-to-invest-rs-3250-cr-details/articleshow/124987174.cms)
- [[Nov - 2025] Stellantis scraps supply deal with Australia's Novonix](https://www.reuters.com/business/automaker-stellantis-scraps-supply-deal-with-australias-novonix-2025-11-03/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Li Auto establishes battery subsidiary](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/335070)
- [[Nov - 2025] Geely plans to use former SAIC-GM plant in China to make clean energy vehicles](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/geely-plans-use-former-saic-gm-plant-china-make-clean-energy-vehicles-source-2025-11-03/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Geely, Renault sign strategic partnership to expand NEV production, sales in Brazil](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70039668.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] G7 to launch alliance countering China's critical mineral dominance](https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/news/national/g7-to-launch-alliance-countering-chinas-critical-mineral-dominance/article_1ffb8e78-d2cb-5add-aee5-7ed5e2ce6a48.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Tesla co-founder's critical minerals plant starts production](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/11/07/tesla-co-founders-critical-minerals-plant-starts-production-00639833)
- [[Nov - 2025] Chinese-made buses halted remotely in Canada](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/chinese-made-buses-halted-remotely-085828244.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Trump to meet Central Asian presidents as U.S. seeks to counter China, Russia influence](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-meet-central-asian-presidents-us-seeks-counter-china-russia-influence-2025-11-06/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Hyundai to invest $86.5B in South Korea after US tariff cut](https://www.cbtnews.com/hyundai-to-invest-86-5b-in-south-korea-after-us-tariff-cut/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Leyland's EV arm to shift plant from UK to UAE](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/leylands-ev-arm-to-shift-plant-from-uk-to-uae/articleshow/125289411.cms)
- [[Nov - 2025] Rio Tinto halts lithium project in Serbia 2025](https://discoveryalert.com.au/rio-tinto-halts-lithium-serbia-2025/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Toyota opens U.S. battery plant, confirms up to $10 billion investment plan](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-opens-us-battery-plant-confirms-up-10-billion-investment-plan-2025-11-12/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Magna to produce China's GAC electric vehicles in Europe](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/magna-produce-chinas-gac-electric-vehicles-europe-2025-11-21/)
- [[Nov - 2025] SA, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism](https://www.channelafrica.co.za/channelafrica/news/sa-eu-sign-critical-minerals-deal-vow-to-defend-multilateralism/)
- [[Nov - 2025] China to boost trade, investment with Tajikistan, Wang says](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-boost-trade-investment-with-tajikistan-wang-says-2025-11-23/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Peru studying India's demand for separate chapter on critical minerals in FTA](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/peru-studying-indias-demand-for-separate-chapter-on-critical-minerals-in-fta-envoy/)
- [[Nov - 2025] China's GWM targets 300,000 annual production with first Europe car plant](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-gwm-targets-300000-annual-production-with-first-europe-car-plant-2025-11-26/)
- [[Nov - 2025] CATL-backed Shenghua to build two high tap density LFP plants for $844.8 million](https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/catl-backed-shenghua-to-build-two-high-tap-density-lfp-plants-for-usd8448-million)
- [[Nov - 2025] CATL, JAC Group deepen strategic alliance to boost battery innovation, global expansion](https://batteriesnews.com/catl-jac-group-deepen-strategic-alliance-to-boost-battery-innovation-global-expansion/#google_vignette)
- [[Nov - 2025] Putin wants Russia to muscle in on rare earths race](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/11/04/putin-wants-russia-to-muscle-in-on-rare-earths-race-00634656)
- [[Nov - 2025] CATL Invests RMB 2.6 Billion to Acquire Stake in Listed Company](https://www.energytrend.com/news/20251103-50321.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Tinci Materials signs electrolyte supply agreements with Gotion High-tech and CALB](https://www.mysteel.net/news/5103438-flash-tinci-materials-signs-electrolyte-supply-agreements-with-gotion-high-tech-and-calb)
- [[Nov - 2025] Electric Vehicle Transition Bill passes second reading in Senate](https://www.channelstv.com/2025/11/05/electric-vehicle-transition-bill-passes-second-reading-in-senate/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Indonesia limits new nickel permits to add value to production](https://www.mining.com/web/indonesia-limits-new-nickel-permits-to-add-value-to-production/)
- [[Nov - 2025] European battery suppliers urge local content rules to protect jobs and cut China reliance](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-local-content-batteries-1113/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Stellantis drops Australian nickel deal due to market concerns](https://australianminingreview.com.au/news/stellantis-drops-australian-nickel-deal-due-to-market-concerns/)
- [[Nov - 2025] GAC Group, CATL sign 10-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement](https://autonews.gasgoo.com/china_news/70039735.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] B.C. changes EV mandate, scrapping requirement all new vehicles be zero-emission by 2035](https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-changes-ev-mandate-scrapping-requirement-all-new-vehicles-zero-emission-2035)
- [[Nov - 2025] Stellantis chair John Elkann presses EU to gut 2035 combustion engine ban](https://www.politico.eu/article/stellantis-chair-john-elkann-presses-eu-to-gut-2035-combustion-engine-ban/)
- [[Nov - 2025] LG Chem wins $2.6 billion cathode deal with US client](https://www.kedglobal.com/batteries/newsView/ked202511140002)
- [[Nov - 2025] Hyperstrong and CATL sign a ten-year agreement deepening strategic partnership including 200 GWh procurement over three years](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/hyperstrong-and-catl-sign-a-ten-year-agreement-deepening-strategic-partnership-including-200-gwh-procurement-over-three-years-885782654.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Clarios to build battery recycling and critical mineral processing facilities](https://americanrecycler.com/clarios-to-build-battery-recycling-and-critical-mineral-processing-facilities/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Stellantis signs manufacturing MoU with Saudi partners](https://www.kallanish.com/en/news/battery-materials/market-reports/article-details/stellantis-signs-manufacturing-mou-with-saudi-partners-1125/)
- [[Nov - 2025] SK On, Chinese partner to swap stakes in battery JVs](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10620563)
- [[Nov - 2025] China's GAC Group starts solid-state battery production](https://www.arenaev.com/chinas_gac_group_starts_solidstate_battery_production-news-5348.php)
- [[Nov - 2025] Only 13% of Made-in-India EVs qualify for govt's PLI scheme as China factor looms in auto sector](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/only-13-of-made-in-india-evs-qualify-for-govts-pli-scheme-as-china-factor-looms-in-auto-sector-taiwan-tata-motors-mahindra-hyundai-vinfast-tesla-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-battery/articleshow/125500705.cms?from=mdr)
- [[Nov - 2025] CATL and Stellantis start battery plant construction in Spain](https://www.electrive.com/2025/11/26/catl-and-stellantis-start-battery-plant-construction-in-spain/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Gotion to supply unified cells to Volkswagen](https://battery-news.de/en/2025/11/24/gotion-to-supply-unified-cells-to-volkswagen/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Germany challenges EU 2035 ICE ban](https://evxl.co/2025/11/28/germany-challenges-eu-2035-ice-ban/)
- [[Nov - 2025] French development agency's Proparco takes stake in Kenyan EV firm Basigo](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-finances/2611-50846-french-development-agencys-proparco-takes-stake-in-kenyan-ev-firm-basigo)
- [[Nov - 2025] Hyundai, Tata want India to drop fuel emission concessions seen benefiting Suzuki](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/hyundai-tata-want-india-drop-fuel-emission-concessions-seen-benefiting-suzuki-2025-11-28/)
- [[Nov - 2025] US launches critical minerals club](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/11/03/us-launches-critical-minerals-club-00633420)
- [[Nov - 2025] Liberia targets lithium, cobalt to diversify iron ore-heavy mining sector](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news/0611-50193-liberia-targets-lithium-cobalt-to-diversify-iron-ore-heavy-mining-sector)
- [[Nov - 2025] Critical minerals core of India-Chile CEPA talks](https://newsarenaindia.com/economy/critical-minerals-core-of-india-chile-cepa-talks-envoy/61690)
- [[Nov - 2025] Lumina extends rare earths development in Greenland](https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/news/lumina-extends-rare-earths-development-in-greenland/article_9b08faf4-fadd-57ce-bee2-ba224e241413.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as it signs critical minerals and trade deals](https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/08/kazakhstan-to-join-abraham-accords-as-it-signs-critical-minerals-and-trade-deals-with-the-)
- [[Nov - 2025] India, Canada agree long-term partnerships on critical minerals, clean energy](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-canada-agree-long-term-partnerships-critical-minerals-clean-energy-2025-11-14/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Cabinet revises royalty for four critical minerals to boost mining](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cabinet-revises-royalty-for-four-critical-minerals-to-boost-mining/articleshow/125283837.cms)
- [[Nov - 2025] EV industry hopes dim as China ties magnet supply to Indian FDI policy](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/ev-industry-hopes-dim-as-china-ties-magnet-supply-to-indian-fdi-policy/article70276021.ece)
- [[Nov - 2025] Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot](https://www.mining.com/web/bolivia-is-rethinking-lithium-deals-with-china-russia-in-us-pivot/)
- [[Nov - 2025] FEDA invests $75 million in Spiro to boost Africa's electric mobility](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-finances/1211-50375-feda-invests-75-million-in-spiro-to-boost-africa-s-electric-mobility)
- [[Nov - 2025] Saudi Arabia, US sign strategic framework to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals](https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/saudi-arabia-us-sign-strategic-framework-to-strengthen-supply-chains-for-critical-minerals-priex2d1)
- [[Nov - 2025] Critical Resources locks in exclusive option over next-gen solid-state lithium-ion battery tech](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1082677/critical-resources-locks-in-exclusive-option-over-next-gen-solid-state-lithium-ion-battery-tech-1082677.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] India, Chile to likely hold talks on proposed trade pact in December](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/india-chile-to-likely-hold-talks-on-proposed-trade-pact-in-december/125379089)
- [[Nov - 2025] Ghana scraps tax on minerals exploration to boost investment](https://www.mining.com/web/ghana-scraps-tax-on-minerals-exploration-to-boost-investment/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Stellantis cancels several raw material contracts](https://www.electrive.com/2025/11/11/stellantis-cancels-several-raw-material-contracts/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Phosphate and potash added to final critical minerals list](https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/23735-phosphate-and-potash-added-to-final-critical-minerals-list)
- [[Nov - 2025] Canada and Australia sign landmark agreement on critical minerals cooperation](https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/canada-and-australia-sign-landmark-agreement-on-critical-minerals-cooperation/)
- [[Nov - 2025] China grants conditional approval for Codelco-SQM lithium joint venture](https://www.mining.com/web/china-grants-conditional-approval-for-codelco-sqm-lithium-joint-venture/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Carmaker Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia's Alliance Nickel](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/carmaker-stellantis-pulls-plug-supply-deal-with-australias-alliance-nickel-2025-11-07/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Global Battery Materials forms company to focus on lithium, graphite, rare earths](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-battery-materials-forms-company-140000296.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Australia's MinRes, S. Korea's Posco form lithium JV](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2752838-australia-s-minres-s-korea-s-posco-form-lithium-jv)
- [[Nov - 2025] Electra reactivates construction at cobalt sulfate refinery](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ELBM/electra-reactivates-construction-at-cobalt-sulfate-6bllnq04aqrb.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Enami, Rio Tinto mark milestone for US$3.2bn lithium project in Chile amid indigenous objections](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/enami-rio-tinto-mark-milestone-for-us32bn-lithium-project-in-chile-amid-indigenous-objections)
- [[Nov - 2025] Canada to accelerate critical mineral projects worth $4.6 billion, energy minister says](https://www.mining.com/web/canada-to-accelerate-critical-mineral-projects-worth-4-6-billion-energy-minister-says/)
- [[Nov - 2025] China's Canmax soars after battery materials firm secures strategic investment from CATL](https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-canmax-soars-after-battery-materials-firm-secures-strategic-investment-from-catl)
- [[Nov - 2025] Vulcan Energy construction permit granted for lithium extraction plant in Germany](https://www.electrive.com/2025/11/03/vulcan-energy-construction-permit-granted-for-lithium-extraction-plant-in-germany/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Australia eyes deeper critical minerals partnership with India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/australia-eyes-deeper-critical-minerals-partnership-with-india-keen-on-quad-summit-in-new-delhi-aussie-envoy/articleshow/125479568.cms?from=mdr)
- [[Nov - 2025] BHP officially walks away from Anglo American takeover](https://www.voxmarkets.com/articles/bhp-officially-walks-away-from-anglo-american-takeover-008f229)
- [[Nov - 2025] China's nickel-free EV batteries hit Indonesia's nickel plan: New Report](https://chinaglobalsouth.com/2025/11/28/chinas-nickel-free-ev-batteries-hit-indonesias-nickel-plan/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Ramaphosa and von der Leyen move closer to critical minerals agreement](https://www.africaintelligence.com/southern-africa-and-islands/2025/11/20/ramaphosa-and-von-der-leyen-move-closer-to-critical-minerals-agreement,110561623-gra)
- [[Nov - 2025] Arctic discovery could deal massive blow to China's rare earths dominance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arctic-discovery-could-deal-massive-173911269.html)
- [[Nov - 2025] Qatar turns to Ivanhoe to secure critical minerals from the DRC](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news/2611-50831-qatar-turns-to-ivanhoe-to-secure-critical-minerals-from-the-drc)
- [[Nov - 2025] China Enters the Race for Madagascar’s Critical Minerals as the US Expands Its Own Push](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-industry/2711-50884-after-the-u-s-china-moves-to-secure-madagascar-s-critical-minerals)
- [[Nov - 2025] Prime Minister Carney secures new agreements with the United Arab Emirates to expand trade and attract new investment into Canada](https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2025/11/21/prime-minister-carney-secures-new-agreements-united-arab-emirates)
- [[Nov - 2025] China’s Premier pitches to German Chancellor closer collaboration in strategic industries](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-premier-pitches-german-chancellor-closer-collaboration-strategic-2025-11-24/)
- [[Nov - 2025] Changan takes over former Hyundai factory in China](https://www.electrive.com/2025/11/24/changan-takes-over-former-hyundai-factory-in-china/)
- [[Nov - 2025] UK launches critical minerals strategy to reduce dependency on China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/23/uk-launches-critical-minerals-strategy-to-reduce-dependency-on-china)
- [[Oct - 2025] China excludes EVs from latest five-year plan as industry grapples with oversupply](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-excludes-evs-latest-five-year-plan-industry-grapples-with-oversupply-2025-10-28/)
- [[Oct - 2025] US DFC talks with Argentina about critical minerals deals](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-dfc-talks-with-argentina-about-critical-minerals-deals-2025-10-23/)
- [[Oct - 2025] CATL taps outside suppliers for lithium ore as flagship mine stays closed](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/catl-taps-outside-suppliers-lithium-ore-flagship-mine-stays-closed-2025-10-31/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Gotion begins construction of battery factory in Slovakia](https://battery-news.de/en/2025/10/31/gotion-begins-construction-of-battery-factory-in-slovakia/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Federal electric vehicle mandate to be reviewed by Mark Carney](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-federal-electric-vehicle-mandate-mark-carney-review/)
- [[Oct - 2025] IFC grants $1.8m to boost local EV production as Pakistan finalizes national electric vehicle policy](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/27/ifc-grants-1-8m-to-boost-local-ev-production-as-pakistan-finalizes-national-electric-vehicle-policy/)
- [[Oct - 2025] POSCO, BASF in talks to form battery materials JV](https://pulse.mk.co.kr/news/all/11456450)
- [[Oct - 2025] Slovak Premier Praises Chinese EV Battery Plant in Break With EU](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-28/slovak-premier-praises-chinese-ev-battery-plant-in-break-with-eu)
- [[Oct - 2025] GM to cut 1,750 jobs as EV demand cools](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/gm-to-cut-1750-jobs-as-ev-demand-cools)
- [[Oct - 2025] Gotion abandons plans to build battery cell factory in Michigan](https://www.electrive.com/2025/10/27/gotion-abandons-plans-to-build-battery-cell-factory-in-michigan/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Sunwoda unveils next-gen solid-state battery](https://cnevpost.com/2025/10/23/sunwoda-unveils-next-gen-solid-state-battery/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Spain holds firm on 2035 combustion vehicle ban](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2025/10/27/137607/spain-holds-firm-2035-combustion-vehicle-ban.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] CATL chief eyes deeper ties with Korean car, battery makers](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10602906)
- [[Oct - 2025] CATL, DFCV forge new five-year strategic partnership](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/334156)
- [[Oct - 2025] BYD's plans to build a Mexican EV factory are back on, company VP hints](https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/byds-plans-to-build-a-mexican-ev-factory/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Germany seeks Bolivia's lithium as project Jadar in Serbia stalls](https://balkangreenenergynews.com/germany-seeks-bolivias-lithium-as-project-jadar-in-serbia-stalls/)
- [[Oct - 2025] European carmakers turning to China for computer chips](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/29/europe-carmakers-china-computer-chip)
- [[Oct - 2025] China signals it will pull plug on subsidies for EVs with five-year plan exclusion](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-signals-it-will-pull-plug-subsidies-evs-with-five-year-plan-exclusion-2025-10-29/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Vietnam and Denmark advance green strategic partnership](https://vir.com.vn/vietnam-and-denmark-advance-green-strategic-partnership-139809.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Billion-dollar government deals with Stellantis, NextStar for EV battery plant revealed](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/stellantis-nextstar-contracts-federal-government-battery-ev-pdf-9.6956627)
- [[Oct - 2025] Norway's Vianode to build synthetic graphite plant in Germany](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/norways-vianode-build-synthetic-graphite-190623854.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Turkey plans industrial facility to process rare earths](https://www.agbi.com/mining/2025/10/turkey-plans-industrial-facility-to-process-rare-earths/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Toyota denies Trump's claims of major US investment](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/29/toyota-trump-us-investment-claims)
- [[Oct - 2025] Britain's first battery-grade lithium produced in Cornwall](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/24/britains-first-battery-grade-lithium-produced-in-cornwall/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Mexico to discuss tariff hikes with China, others before making law](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mexico-discuss-tariff-hikes-with-china-others-before-making-law-2025-10-09/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Pensana scraps plan for UK clean tech minerals refinery in favour of US](https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4520577/reports-pensana-scraps-plan-uk-clean-tech-minerals-refinery-favour-us)
- [[Oct - 2025] Canada strengthens energy and resource partnerships with the United Kingdom](https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2025/10/canada-strengthens-energy-and-resource-partnerships-with-the-united-kingdom.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Ethiopia's fuel vehicle ban tightens as diesel, gas trucks face import blacklist](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ethiopias-fuel-vehicle-ban-tightens-as-diesel-gas-trucks-face-import-blacklist/cwcpbn8)
- [[Oct - 2025] Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific strategy for critical minerals](https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/costa-rica-prioritises-indo-pacific-065321871.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Pakistan's secret deals of sending rare earths to US raise eyebrows](https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/pakistans-secret-deals-of-sending-rare-earths-to-us-raise-eyebrows/amp_articleshow/124335427.cms)
- [[Oct - 2025] Congo Court Ruling Threatens Trump’s Critical Mineral Goals](https://discoveryalert.com.au/congo-court-ruling-us-critical-mineral-strategy-2025/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Second call for critical minerals projects opened by EU Commission](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/articles/2392273/second-call-for-critical-minerals-projects-opened-by-eu-commission)
- [[Oct - 2025] India taps Mongolia for critical minerals, energy](https://stratnewsglobal.com/india/india-taps-mongolia-for-critical-minerals-energy/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Chinese Firms Pursue Manganese Processing Hub in Gabon](https://discoveryalert.com.au/chinese-interest-gabon-manganese-sector-2025/)
- [[Oct - 2025] China to require export permits for EV shipments from Jan 1, 2026](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/trade/articles/2393269/china-to-require-export-permits-for-ev-shipments-from-jan-1-2026)
- [[Oct - 2025] As mining returns to Cornwall, lithium ambitions tussle with local heritage](https://theconversation.com/as-mining-returns-to-cornwall-lithium-ambitions-tussle-with-local-heritage-260525)
- [[Oct - 2025] Kenya launches $150m EV plant in Olkaria backed by UAE-based Alsayegh Group](https://serrarigroup.com/kenya-launches-150m-ev-plant-in-olkaria-backed-by-uae-based-alsayegh-group/)
- [[Oct - 2025] CATL to send 2,000 Chinese workers to Spain to commission new EV battery plant](https://chargedevs.com/newswire/catl-to-send-chinese-2000-workers-to-spain-to-commission-new-ev-battery-plant/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Mozambique state set to hold minimum 20% stake in strategic mining projects](https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-state-set-to-hold-minimum-20-stake-in-strategic-mining-projects-watch-292441/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Indonesia and SAIC Motor strengthen EV industry cooperation](https://rri.co.id/en/business/1893274/indonesia-and-saic-motor-strengthen-ev-industry-cooperation)
- [[Oct - 2025] China adds high-end lithium batteries to export control list](https://www.caixinglobal.com/2025-10-10/china-adds-high-end-lithium-batteries-to-export-control-list-102369974.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Nissan and Foxconn to start joint production in 2028](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20251009PD221/nissan-foxconn-production-2028-manufacturing.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Turkey, US discuss rare earths deal as Ankara looks to diversify partners](https://www.turkishminute.com/2025/10/06/turkey-us-discuss-rare-earths-deal-as-ankara-looks-to-diversify-partners-report/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Main opposition says Turkish gov't stalled rare earth processing to give minerals to US](https://www.turkishminute.com/2025/10/08/main-opposition-says-turkish-govt-stalled-rare-earth-processing-to-give-minerals-to-us/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Colombia set to host car production by Renault and Chery](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/colombia-set-to-host-car-production-by-renault-and-chery-ce7d5bd3dd88f220)
- [[Oct - 2025] China's BYD is said to eye Spain as top pick for its third European car plant](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4503749-chinas-byd-is-said-to-eye-spain-as-top-pick-for-its-third-european-car-plant)
- [[Oct - 2025] Canada invests $22 million to accelerate domestic battery innovation](https://pvbuzz.com/canada-invests-22-million-to-accelerate-domestic-battery-innovation/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Stellantis announces major US manufacturing expansion](https://apnews.com/article/stellantis-us-manufacturing-expansion-31437b7ce3d136a3288a8ba73f66bfc2)
- [[Oct - 2025] Zimbabwe: Mining Sector Sees Record Surge in Investment](https://allafrica.com/stories/202510080070.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] BMW South Africa CEO calls for joint EV battery strategy with Europe](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/bmw-south-africa-ceo-calls-joint-ev-battery-strategy-with-europe-2025-10-02/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Nissan delays EV production in Canton, Mississippi](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-auto-nissan-delay-ev-production-caton-mississippi/752652/)
- [[Oct - 2025] UK closes in on critical minerals deal with Greenland](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/10/01/uk-closes-in-on-critical-minerals-deal-with-greenland-ee-00589037)
- [[Oct - 2025] Nissan cancels EV production plans in the US](https://www.electrive.com/2025/10/03/nissan-cancels-ev-production-plans-in-the-us/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Volkswagen extends joint venture with SAIC](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/volkswagen-extends-joint-venture-with-saic/798789/)
- [[Oct - 2025] GWM, Chery Plan Vehicle Plants in South Africa as Demand Soars](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-03/gwm-chery-plan-vehicle-plants-in-south-africa-as-demand-soars)
- [[Oct - 2025] Renault weighs making cars with China's Chery in South America](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3327564/renault-weighs-making-cars-chinas-chery-south-america)
- [[Oct - 2025] Top battery scientist Stefano Passerini relocates to China](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3327336/top-battery-scientist-stefano-passerini-relocates-china)
- [[Oct - 2025] China rare earth squeeze sparks interest in Australian nickel assets](https://www.forbes.com/sites/timtreadgold/2025/10/19/china-rare-earth-squeeze-sparks-interest-in-australian-nickel-assets/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Huayou to start Zimbabwe lithium sulphate production early 2026](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/huayou-start-zimbabwe-lithium-sulphate-production-early-2026-2025-10-17/)
- [[Oct - 2025] POSCO signs major anode deal with GM and LG Energy Solution](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/posco-signs-major-anode-deal-085626297.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Brazil eyes financial guarantees, tax incentives for lithium projects](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/brazil-eyes-financial-guarantees-tax-170955061.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Vale scraps plans to build Quebec nickel sulphate facility](https://www.mining.com/vale-scraps-plans-to-build-quebec-nickel-sulphate-facility/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Argentina aims to become world's second largest lithium producer](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/argentina-aims-become-world-second-165537796.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] US is open to make rare earth deals with Australia](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-16/us-is-open-to-make-rare-earth-deals-with-australia/105895128)
- [[Oct - 2025] US cancels $500 million cobalt tender in critical minerals blow](https://www.mining.com/web/us-cancels-500-million-cobalt-tender-in-critical-minerals-blow/)
- [[Oct - 2025] SGMW to launch BEV production in Malaysia in December](https://www.just-auto.com/news/sgmw-to-launch-bev-production-in-malaysia-in-december/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Indonesia, Turkiye joint push to boost EV battery industry](https://en.antaranews.com/news/381834/indonesia-trkiye-joint-push-to-boost-ev-battery-industry)
- [[Oct - 2025] Volkswagen, Audi will pause EV production in Europe: report](https://www.msn.com/en-ie/cars/news/volkswagen-audi-will-pause-ev-production-in-europe-report/ar-AA1Npyd2?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1)
- [[Oct - 2025] BYD needs battery plant in Europe to support auto production increase, special adviser says](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/byd-needs-battery-plant-in-europe-to-support-auto-production-increase-special-adviser-says-4253392)
- [[Oct - 2025] Posco Future M to begin Quebec cathode plant operations in October 2026](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10597156)
- [[Oct - 2025] The EU will reconsider the ban on the sale of cars with internal combustion engines scheduled for 2035](https://ecopolitic.com.ua/en/news/the-eu-will-reconsider-the-ban-on-the-sale-of-cars-with-internal-combustion-engines-scheduled-for-2035/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Sunwoda unveils next-gen solid-state battery with 400 Wh/kg energy density](https://batteriesnews.com/sunwoda-unveils-next-gen-solid-state-battery-with-400-wh-kg-energy-density/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Nio and CATL form new joint venture company in China](https://eletric-vehicles.com/nio/nio-and-catl-form-new-joint-venture-company-in-china/)
- [[Oct - 2025] EU to stockpile critical minerals amid supply chain threats](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/10/eu-to-stockpile-critical-minerals-amid-supply-chain-threats-00616687)
- [[Oct - 2025] France Calls for Flexibility on EU Auto CO2 Emissions Rules](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-23/france-calls-for-flexibility-on-eu-auto-co2-emissions-rules)
- [[Oct - 2025] France and Spain hit the brakes on 2035 diesel and petrol car ban, letter reveals](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/23/france-and-spain-hit-the-brakes-on-2035-diesel-and-petrol-car-ban-letter-reveals)
- [[Oct - 2025] China's Gotion enters solid-state pilot production](https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/chinas-gotion-enters-solid-state-pilot-production/)
- [[Oct - 2025] CATL dismisses solid-state mass production rumours](https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/catl-dismisses-solid-state-mass-production-rumours/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Greenland's leader urges EU to invest in its mineral resources and renewable energy](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/greenlands-leader-urges-eu-to-invest-in-its-mineral-resources-and-renewable-energy)
- [[Oct - 2025] DRC calls EU minerals deal with Rwanda 'obvious double standard'](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/10/drc-calls-eu-minerals-deal-rwanda-obvious-double-standard)
- [[Oct - 2025] Quebec lifts 2035 gas vehicle ban, softens ZEV sales mandate targets](https://www.crowe.com/ca/crowemackay/insights/automotive-weekly/quebec-lifts-2035-gas-vehicle-ban-softens-zev-sales-mandate-targets)
- [[Oct - 2025] Korea’s battery materials maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan](https://www.kedglobal.com/batteries/newsView/ked202510020005)
- [[Oct - 2025] GM to Take $1.6 Billion Charge on Electric Vehicle Pullback](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-14/gm-to-take-1-6-billion-charge-on-electric-vehicle-pullback)
- [[Oct - 2025] US and Australia sign critical minerals agreement as a way to counter China](https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/us-and-australia-sign-critical-minerals-agreement-as-a-way-to-counter-china/article_e93c0169-2bf1-5042-9111-e7fd88098dbf.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/mazda-forms-eu-carbon-emissions-pool-with-changan-joint-venture-2025-10-27/)
- [[Oct - 2025] US reaches major critical minerals agreements with Malaysia, Thailand](https://www.mlex.com/mlex/articles/2404139/us-reaches-major-critical-minerals-agreements-with-malaysia-thailand)
- [[Oct - 2025] China challenges India's EV production schemes at WTO](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3668971-china-challenges-indias-ev-production-schemes-at-wto?amp)
- [[Oct - 2025] Tanzania unleashes global graphite ambition with Mahenge project](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/tanzania-unleashes-global-graphite-ambition-with-mahenge-project-5224212)
- [[Oct - 2025] AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Sale of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH to Asbury Carbons](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amg-critical-materials-n-v-183200668.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Coal India, Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corp sign MoU to explore critical minerals](https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/coal-india-chhattisgarh-mineral-development-corp-sign-mou-to-explore-critical-minerals-19704553.htm)
- [[Oct - 2025] AMG Lithium and Beijing Easpring Sign MOU to Strengthen European Battery Materials Ecosystem](https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/amg-lithium-and-beijing-easpring-sign-mou-strengthen-european-battery-materials-ecosystem)
- [[Oct - 2025] Ford Delays Lithium Supply Deal With Liontown Amid EV Struggle](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-09/ford-delays-lithium-supply-deal-with-liontown-amid-ev-struggle)
- [[Oct - 2025] NextSource plans $291m graphite anode plant in Abu Dhabi](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/nextsource-plans-291m-graphite-anode-plant-in-abu-dhabi-2025-10-02)
- [[Oct - 2025] Canada Invests to Strengthen Critical Minerals Sector](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-invests-strengthen-critical-minerals-210000422.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] Nano One Pre-Qualifies Lithium from Rio Tinto for LFP Cathode Production and Provides Strategic Collaboration Update](https://www.mining.com/press-release?id=68e3770618a2686f0e3350fb)
- [[Oct - 2025] Huayou Cobalt Signs Ternary Precursor Cathode Materials Deal With LG Energy Solution](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/huayou-cobalt-signs-ternary-precursor-cathode-materials-deal-with-lg-energy-solution-ce7d5bdbde8bf226)
- [[Oct - 2025] Chile fines Albemarle for lithium extraction violations](https://www.mining.com/chile-fines-albemarle-for-lithium-extraction-violations/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Brazil's geological service partners with CBL to expand lithium exploration](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazils-geological-service-partners-with-cbl-to-expand-lithium-exploration)
- [[Oct - 2025] China approves reports of two lithium mining projects](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-approves-reports-two-lithium-111209126.html)
- [[Oct - 2025] China's CATL to Take Control of LFP Cathode Material Supplier for $295 Million](https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-catl-to-take-control-of-lfp-cathode-material-supplier-for-usd295-million)
- [[Oct - 2025] US Offers to Buy Stakes in Australian Critical Minerals Companies](https://discoveryalert.com.au/us-securing-critical-mineral-supply-chains-2025/)
- [[Oct - 2025] Department of Energy Restructures Lithium Americas Deal to Protect Taxpayers and Onshore Critical Mineral Supply Chains](https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-restructures-lithium-americas-deal-protect-taxpayers-and-onshore)
- [[Oct - 2025] Congo to permanently ban cobalt exporters that breach quotas, says president](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-permanently-ban-cobalt-exporters-that-breach-quotas-says-president-2025-10-06/)
- [[Oct - 2025] DRC to End Cobalt Export Ban, Move to Quota System](https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/drc-end-cobalt-export-ban-move-quota-system)
- [[Sep - 2025] China’s 2024 Brazil investment doubled to highest level since Covid: report](https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/192763/business/chinas-2024-brazil-investment-doubled-to-highest-level-since-covid-report)
- [[Sep - 2025] Toyota to produce first fully-electric car in Europe at Czech plant](https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/toyota-produce-first-fully-electric-car-europe-czech-plant-2025-09-03/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Saudi Arabia and UK sign business deals worth $5bn](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/saudi-arabia-and-uk-sign-business-deals-worth-5bn/ar-AA1LQml9?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds)
- [[Sep - 2025] Nissan has sold its automobile factory in Indonesia](https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/nissan-has-sold-its-automobile-factory-in-indonesia.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] Ashok Leyland, CALB Partner for ₹5,000 Crore Battery Push](https://www.evmechanica.com/ashok-leyland-calb-partner-for-rs-5000-crore-battery-push/)
- [[Sep - 2025] EU proposes Mercosur trade deal, French opposition softens](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/eu-proposes-mercosur-trade-deal-french-opposition-softens-2025-09-03/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Slovakia edges towards China on raw materials, clashing with EU goals](https://www.euractiv.com/news/slovakia-edges-towards-china-on-raw-materials-clashing-with-eu-goals/)
- [[Sep - 2025] BYD to produce all EVs for Europe locally by 2028](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/byd-produce-all-evs-europe-locally-2028)
- [[Sep - 2025] Govt clears ₹1,500 crore plan to extract critical minerals from battery waste](https://www.livemint.com/economy/cabinet-critical-minerals-scheme-china-e-waste-battery-rare-earth-national-critical-mineral-mission-electric-vehicles-ev-11756914288757.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] Trump signs order to bring lower Japanese auto tariffs into effect](https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-signs-order-bring-lower-japanese-auto-tariffs-into-effect-2025-09-05/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Rivian lays off hundreds of employees ahead of the end of EV tax credits](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-09-08/rivian-lays-off-employees-new-suv-tax-credits)
- [[Sep - 2025] Toyota expands Czech plant to build its first European EV](https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/03/toyota-expands-czech-plant-to-build-its-first-european-ev)
- [[Sep - 2025] Chilean government awards contract to Enami to exploit lithium in US$3bn project](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chilean-government-awards-contract-to-enami-to-exploit-lithium-in-us3bn-project)
- [[Sep - 2025] Chinese battery giant opens LatAm regional office in Chile, eyes multiple sectors including mining](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/chinese-battery-giant-opens-latam-regional-office-in-chile-eyes-multiple-sectors-including-mining)
- [[Sep - 2025] US firm makes a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan for critical minerals](https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-us-company-signed-deal-minerals-78397bef33518d645a3a248275d84a0c)
- [[Sep - 2025] Xpeng debuts European EV production with Magna Steyr](https://www.just-auto.com/news/xpeng-magna-ev/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Mexico tariffs give Japan’s carmakers an edge over Korean rivals](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/foreign/2025/09/11/mexico-tariffs-give-japans-carmakers-an-edge-over-korean-rivals/86090862007/)
- [[Sep - 2025] GM Shifts EV Plans to Gas Trucks Amid Regulatory Changes](https://www.indexbox.io/blog/gm-shifts-ev-plans-to-gas-trucks-amid-regulatory-changes/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Europe’s fledgling lithium dreams face pivotal test in Portugal](https://www.mining.com/web/europes-fledgling-lithium-dreams-face-pivotal-test-in-portugal/)
- [[Sep - 2025] India explores rare-earth deal with Myanmar rebels after Chinese curbs](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/india-explores-rare-earth-deal-with-myanmar-rebels-after-chinese-curbs-2025-09-10/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Stellantis Sells Engine Maker as it Shifts EV Strategy](https://www.americanmachinist.com/news/news/55316132/diesel-engine-maker-sold-in-ev-strategy-shift-stellantis)
- [[Sep - 2025] Zeekr Shareholders Approve Geely Merger, Shifting Back to Private Company](https://eletric-vehicles.com/geely/zeekr/zeekr-shareholders-approve-geely-merger-shifting-back-to-private-company/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Toyota to manufacture EV SUVs at US Kentucky plant](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-manufacture-ev-suvs-us-kentucky-plant-2025-09-09/)
- [[Sep - 2025] GM in talks to extend China venture with SAIC](https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/bloomberg-gm-in-talks-to-extend-china-venture-with-saic/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Ford to cut up to 1,000 German jobs as EV demand in Europe lags](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/09/17/ford-to-cut-up-to-1-000-german-jobs-as-ev-demand-in-europe-lags-00566125)
- [[Sep - 2025] It’s ‘do or die’ for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant](https://apnews.com/article/rivian-electric-vehicles-georgia-plant-tesla-a4678f82d9ed276af0a4b0c1050de573)
- [[Sep - 2025] Morocco to host Africa’s first battery gigafactory with $5.6 billion Chinese investment](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/morocco-to-host-africas-first-battery-gigafactory-with-dollar56-billion-chinese/3ljvbsb)
- [[Sep - 2025] Buffett’s Berkshire totally exits its profitable stake in Chinese EV maker bought because of Munger](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/21/buffett-munger-byd-exits-stake.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] BYD confirms backup plan if China blocks access to Nvidia chips](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1144355-20250924)
- [[Sep - 2025] China's SAIC to cut stake in India car venture amid investment curbs, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-saic-cut-stake-india-car-venture-amid-investment-curbs-sources-say-2025-09-18/)
- [[Sep - 2025] L&F starts construction of LFP cathode material factory aiming for 60,000 tons annually](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2025/09/04/ECLUG5XUWRGKTOBLHWJEYZXSSU/)
- [[Sep - 2025] LGES signs ten-year EV battery deal with Mercedes-Benz](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lges-signs-ten-ev-battery-085130174.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] US appeals court voids Biden-era electric vehicle fuel economy rule](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-appeals-court-voids-biden-era-electric-vehicle-fuel-economy-rule-2025-09-05/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Canada confirms work underway on review of tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum](https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/canada-reviewing-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-steel-and-aluminum)
- [[Sep - 2025] Carney pauses 2026 EV target, announces ‘Buy Canadian’ policy](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/09/05/carney-pauses-2026-ev-target-announces-buy-canadian-policy/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Europe’s carmakers set out five priorities ahead of von der Leyen’s third Strategic Dialogue](https://eutoday.net/europes-carmakers-third-strategic-dialogue/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Vietnamese EV maker plans US plant in 2028](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/09/10/vinfast-plans-us-plant-in-2028-as-it-seeks-equity-backers-00552223)
- [[Sep - 2025] German chancellor supports industry’s push for looser EU rules on combustion engines ban](https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-germany-eu-emissions-ban-2035-0910/)
- [[Sep - 2025] CATL’s €7.3 billion Hungary plant to begin production early next year](https://technode.com/2025/09/08/catls-e7-3-billion-hungary-plant-to-begin-production-early-next-year/)
- [[Sep - 2025] SK On Opens All-Solid-State Battery Pilot Plant, Eyes 2029 Commercialization](https://skinnonews.com/global/archives/21968)
- [[Sep - 2025] Von der Leyen tells carmakers: We stay on course, the future of Europe is electric](https://evboosters.com/ev-charging-news/von-der-leyen-tells-carmakers-we-stay-on-course-the-future-of-europe-is-electric/)
- [[Sep - 2025] EV leaders call on Ottawa to ease regulations on European-made vehicles](https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-canada-ev-regulations-need-easiing-proponents-say-0916/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Europe’s EV makers line up at Estonia rare earth magnet site](https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-neo-estonia-magnets-rare-earths-0919/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Japan, EU battery alliance expand recycling partnership](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2731748-japan-eu-battery-alliance-expand-recycling-partnership)
- [[Sep - 2025] South America’s Mercosur bloc signs trade deal with four European countries](https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/international/2025/09/16/south-americas-mercosur-bloc-signs-trade-deal-with-four-european-countries/)
- [[Sep - 2025] European Commission approves acquisition of IAC Group Sweden AB by Tata AutoComp](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/332795)
- [[Sep - 2025] Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding the Georgia plant raided by ICE](https://www.newsbreak.com/bangor-daily-news-1696700/4242257817389-hyundai-says-it-will-spend-2-7-billion-expanding-the-georgia-plant-raided-by-ice)
- [[Sep - 2025] EU, Indonesia Ink Trade Deal After Years of Talks](https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/eu-indonesia-set-to-seal-trade-deal-after-years-of-talks-1a5beaa6)
- [[Sep - 2025] Saudi Arabia, China to strengthen cooperation in advanced industries](https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/industry/saudi-arabia-china-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-advanced-industries-yar4kaxq)
- [[Sep - 2025] Saudi Arabia to ease rules capping foreign ownership of listed firms at 49%](https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/saudi-arabia-to-ease-rules-capping-foreign-ownership-of-listed-firms-at-49-bloomberg-news-reports-pxcinfzf)
- [[Sep - 2025] Saudi Arabia spurs auto industry as South Korean carmakers, parts firms rush entry](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2025/09/24/E7TWGYE7YJAH5CFMNPIDUPTA5E/?outputType=amp)
- [[Sep - 2025] California weakens zero-emission mandate for government vehicles](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/09/26/california-weakens-zero-emission-mandate-for-government-vehicles-ee-00581622)
- [[Sep - 2025] VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/26/vw-to-pause-production-at-two-plants-as-electric-vehicle-sales-stall)
- [[Sep - 2025] Panasonic aims to develop groundbreaking EV battery in about two years](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/panasonic-aims-to-develop-groundbreaking-ev-battery-in-about-two-years-4243762)
- [[Sep - 2025] Tanzania Emerges as New Front in US-China Race for Critical Metals](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-industry/0209-48364-tanzania-emerges-as-new-front-in-us-china-race-for-critical-metals)
- [[Sep - 2025] Liberia Positions Itself in Critical Minerals Supply Chains](https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/liberia-positions-itself-in-critical-minerals-supply-chains/article_b5b351bf-c4c4-4e58-9c2b-fd1fc46c64a8.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] Major Japanese automakers try to regain lost ground in Thailand](https://www.postguam.com/business/world/major-japanese-automakers-try-to-regain-lost-ground-in-thailand/article_65cb359f-dbe1-45ed-ad85-a28b74c7e184.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] Malaysia's national carmaker Proton launches country's first EV factory](https://english.news.cn/20250905/531163aa5a3a4f15ba7f05cce6aa7859/c.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] Azerbaijan adjusts import and export customs duties for electric buses](https://www.azernews.az/business/247030.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] As PM Modi and Xi reset bilateral ties, China’s EV giant BYD renews push into India](https://www.firstpost.com/world/as-pm-modi-and-xi-reset-bilateral-ties-chinas-ev-giant-byd-renews-push-into-india-ws-e-13932581.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] South Africa Eyes Chinese Auto Investment Amid Slump in Local Production](https://www.ecofinagency.com/news/1109-48615-south-africa-eyes-chinese-auto-investment-amid-slump-in-local-production)
- [[Sep - 2025] Smackover Lithium Unveils Feasibility Study for Arkansas Project, Eyes 2028 Launch](https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103521849/Smackover-Lithium-Unveils-Feasibility-Study-for-Arkansas-Project-Eyes-2028-Launch)
- [[Sep - 2025] BYD accuses Sri Lanka Customs of selective treatment](https://www.newswire.lk/2025/09/04/byd-accuses-sri-lanka-customs-of-selective-treatment/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Impossible Metals applies for deep-sea mining exploration contract with ISA](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/impossible-metals-applies-deep-sea-mining-exploration-contract-isa/)
- [[Sep - 2025] European EV Leaders Push Back Against Delays to 2035 Zero-Emission Target](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-ev-leaders-push-back-against-delays-to-2035-zero-emission-target/)
- [[Sep - 2025] India gets licence to scour new part of Indian Ocean for precious metals](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/india-gets-licence-to-scour-new-part-of-indian-ocean-for-precious-metals/article70053704.ece)
- [[Sep - 2025] Australian critical mineral companies head to Washington](https://energynews.oedigital.com/mineral-resources/2025/09/12/australian-critical-mineral-companies-head-to-washington)
- [[Sep - 2025] US in Talks to Set Up $5 Billion Fund for Critical Mineral Deals](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-16/us-in-talks-to-set-up-5-billion-fund-for-critical-mineral-deals)
- [[Sep - 2025] Korea pushes mineral cooperation with Mongolia](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/business/companies/20250922/korea-pushes-mineral-cooperation-with-mongolia)
- [[Sep - 2025] China to focuses more intensely on EV exports](https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/19/china-to-focuses-more-intensely-on-ev-exports/)
- [[Sep - 2025] EU energy chief heads to Greenland amid scramble for Arctic critical minerals](https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-energy-chief-heads-to-greenland-amid-scramble-for-arctic-critical-minerals/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Indonesia, EU seal trade deal, hope to offset Trump tariffs](https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/indonesia-eu-sign-substantive-conclusion-trade-deal-2025-09-23/)
- [[Sep - 2025] India plans strategic rare earths reserve](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-plans-strategic-rare-earths-reserve-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-09-20/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Turkish Firms Expand Investments in Indonesia as Bilateral Ties Grow](https://jakartaglobe.id/business/turkish-firms-expand-investments-in-indonesia-as-bilateral-ties-grow#goog_rewarded)
- [[Sep - 2025] Donald Trump puts together a critical minerals 'task force'](https://www.africaintelligence.com/the-continent/2025/09/19/donald-trump-puts-together-a-critical-minerals--task-force,110524028-ar2)
- [[Sep - 2025] Chile will present its critical minerals supply strategy by the end of 2025](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/chile-will-present-its-national-strategy-for-critical-minerals-by-the-end-of-2025)
- [[Sep - 2025] Sayona and Piedmont Launch Elevra Lithium: US$623 Million Merger](https://discoveryalert.com.au/elevra-lithium-merger-2025-key-details/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Saudi Minister of Mineral Resources Advances Lithium Collaboration During High-Level Visit to the United States](https://www.wjhl.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/844414139/saudi-minister-of-mineral-resources-advances-lithium-collaboration-during-high-level-visit-to-the-united-states/)
- [[Sep - 2025] UN scolds Portugal over Barroso mine](https://www.miningmagazine.com/europe/news-analysis/4519524/scolds-portugal-barroso)
- [[Sep - 2025] Chinese lithium miner says industry under stricter supervision](https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinese-lithium-miner-says-industry-under-stricter-supervision-2025-09-04/)
- [[Sep - 2025] India’s graphite gets zero duty access in US, but conditions apply](https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-graphite-gets-zero-duty-access-in-us-but-conditions-apply/123756533)
- [[Sep - 2025] Brazil probes Anglo’s $500M nickel sale to China’s MMG](https://www.mining.com/brazil-probes-anglos-500m-nickel-sale-to-chinas-mmg/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Toyota acquires 25% stake in LG Chem’s cathode plant](https://www.just-auto.com/news/toyota-acquires-25-stake-in-lg-chems-cathode-plant/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Savannah Resources raises lithium reserve estimate at Portugal mine project by 40%](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/savannah-resources-raises-lithium-estimate-093722952.html)
- [[Sep - 2025] Ukraine, US to scout for minerals deal investment projects](https://www.mining.com/web/ukraine-us-to-scout-for-minerals-deal-investment-projects/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Nickel price gains after Indonesia seizes part of giant mine](https://www.mining.com/web/nickel-price-gains-after-indonesia-seizes-part-of-giant-tsingshan-mine/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Norway sovereign wealth fund drops French miner over environmental fears](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250912-norway-sovereign-wealth-fund-drops-french-miner-over-environmental-fears)
- [[Sep - 2025] Jindalee to create US-listed lithium miner](https://www.mining.com/jindalee-to-create-us-listed-lithium-miner/)
- [[Sep - 2025] MMG seeks EU approval for $500m Anglo American nickel assets deal – report](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/mmg-seeks-eu-approval-anglo-american-nickel-assets-deal-report/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Anglo American, Teck to Merge Into $53 Billion Copper Giant](https://www.angloamerican.com/media/press-releases/2025/09-09-2025)
- [[Sep - 2025] Vulcan set to build commercial lithium plant](https://mining.com.au/vulcan-set-to-build-commercial-lithium-plant/)
- [[Sep - 2025] HIT to set up lithium processing plant](https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/hit-to-set-up-lithium-processing-plant/)
- [[Sep - 2025] China Cuts Subsidy for State Firms Buying Russian Copper and Nickel](https://discoveryalert.com.au/chinas-strategic-shift-copper-nickel-subsidy-impact-russia/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Anglo-Teck merger to unlock Chile mine synergies, if Glencore signs off](https://www.mining.com/web/anglo-teck-merger-to-unlock-chile-mine-synergies-if-glencore-signs-off/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Trump wants piece of company in charge of America’s biggest lithium mine](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-administration-seeks-equity-stake-lithium-americas-amid-loan-talks-2025-09-23/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Trump Administration re-evaluating $2.3B loan for Lithium Americas mine](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4497491-trump-administration-re-evaluating-23b-loan-for-lithium-americas-mine---bloomberg)
- [[Sep - 2025] Brazil to clear Anglo American-MMG US$500mn nickle deal](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-to-clear-anglo-american-mmg-us500mn-nickel-deal)
- [[Sep - 2025] North America’s First Battery-Grade Cobalt Refinery Is Proposed—in Canada](https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2025/09/ontario-canada-first-north-american-cobalt-refinery-proposal-ev-batteries/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Senators propose mineral trade alliance to counter China](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/09/17/lawmakers-propose-mineral-trade-alliance-to-counter-china-00566776)
- [[Sep - 2025] Albanese to offer Trump critical minerals partnership during US visit](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-28/albanese-offer-trump-critical-minerals/105825654)
- [[Sep - 2025] Li Auto and SEVB establish joint venture for battery production](https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/24/li-auto-and-sevb-establish-joint-venture-for-battery-production/)
- [[Sep - 2025] China signs deal with Zambia, Tanzania for $1.4 billion railway upgrade](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/china-signs-deal-with-zambia-tanzania-14-billion-railway-upgrade-2025-09-29/)
- [[Sep - 2025] Joint Declaration of the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Australia](https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/MediaHub/News/2025/9/30/30-9-2025-uae-uae)
- [[Sep - 2025] Kazakhstan’s first BYD electric buses roll off production line](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/333321)
- [[Sep - 2025] Switzerland plans extra taxes on electric vehicles](https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-solutions/the-federal-council-wants-to-tax-electric-vehicles-more-heavily/90073369)
- [[Sep - 2025] Australia offers to sell shares in critical minerals reserve to allies](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/australia-offers-sell-shares-critical-minerals-reserve-allies-sources-say-2025-09-30/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Geological report positions Zambia as critical minerals hub](https://apanews.net/geological-report-positions-zambia-as-critical-minerals-hub/)
- [[Aug - 2025] GM shifts EV battery focus to energy storage for AI firms](https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2025/08/01/gm-battery-energy-storage/85376451007/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Rivian files a lawsuit in Ohio to have the same right as Tesla to sell direct to consumers](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4477735-rivian-files-a-lawsuit-in-ohio-to-have-the-same-right-as-tesla-to-sell-direct-to-consumers)
- [[Aug - 2025] Vietnam’s Vinfast tries to break into the Indian car market with a $500 million EV factory](https://fortune.com/asia/2025/08/04/vietnam-vinfast-ev-tamil-nadu-india-plant/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Xiaomi reportedly requiring advance payments from customers to continue vehicle production](https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/04/xiaomi-reportedly-requiring-advance-payments-from-customers-to-continue-vehicle-production/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Adani looking to join hands with BYD for local battery manufacturing](https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/electric-vehicles/adani-looking-to-join-hands-with-byd-for-local-battery-manufacturing/3935925/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Thailand Rewrites EV Subsidy Program to Cope With China-Led Glut](https://www.caixinglobal.com/2025-08-01/thailand-rewrites-ev-subsidy-program-to-cope-with-china-led-glut-102347450.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Hit From US Tariffs This Year](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/stellantis-hit-tariffs)
- [[Aug - 2025] Trump's 'massive' deal with Japan is giving US automakers heartburn](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/23/trumps-massive-deal-with-japan-is-giving-u-s-automakers-heartburn-00473313)
- [[Aug - 2025] General Motors, Hyundai to develop vehicles together amid China EV competition](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/general-motors-hyundai-develop-vehicles-together-amid-china-ev-competition-2025-08-06/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Ford doubles down on EVs with $5 billion bet](https://qz.com/ford-evs-electric-truck-louisville-jim-farley)
- [[Aug - 2025] Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng sets 2026 target for solid-state EVs](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Chinese-car-manufacturer-Dongfeng-sets-2026-target-for-solid-state-EVs.1078637.0.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] DFMC Voyah acquires Yunfeng plant for CNY 723 million](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/330392)
- [[Aug - 2025] Automaker announces 59 job cuts at Kokomo EV battery plant](https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/automaker-announces-59-job-cuts-at-kokomo-ev-battery-plant)
- [[Aug - 2025] Renault develops new EVs on Geely’s core platform for emerging markets, report says](https://carnewschina.com/2025/08/12/renault-develops-new-evs-on-geelys-core-platform-for-emerging-markets/)
- [[Aug - 2025] South African Minister and top miner clash over US minerals plan](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-06/south-african-minister-and-top-miner-clash-over-us-minerals-plan)
- [[Aug - 2025] Toyota warns of $9.5 billion tariff hit, slashes annual profit forecast](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-warns-95-billion-tariff-hit-slashes-annual-profit-forecast-2025-08-07/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Indonesia doubles lithium imports to boost EV battery production](https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesia-doubles-lithium-imports-to-boost-ev-battery-production-post324157.vnp)
- [[Aug - 2025] Honda report 50% profit drop amid US tariffs, EV losses](https://www.cbtnews.com/honda-report-50-profit-drop-amid-us-tariffs-ev-losses/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Indonesia accelerates EV battery industry with US$5.9 B integrated nickel project](https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/4938/energy-and-resources/indonesia-accelerates-ev-battery-industry-with-us-5-9-b-integrated-nickel-project)
- [[Aug - 2025] Elon Musk Says There's No Tesla-xAI Merger Coming, But He's Open to an Investment](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/elon-musk-says-theres-no-tesla-xai-merger-coming-but-hes-open-to-an-investment/ar-AA1IzqMh?ocid=TobArticle)
- [[Aug - 2025] US says it has started seabed mineral talks with the Cook Islands](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-says-it-has-started-seabed-mineral-talks-with-cook-islands-2025-08-06/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Hinduja Group Explores Major Expansion In Philippines Across Defence, EVs, Energy, Digital Services](https://www.mobilityoutlook.com/news/hinduja-group-explores-major-expansion-in-philippines-across-defence-evs-energy-digital-services/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Huawei-Chery EV venture to invest $1.39 billion, expand R&D team](https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/huaweichery-ev-venture-to-invest-139-billion-expand-rd-team-93CH-4175887)
- [[Aug - 2025] Nissan to shut historic Oppama plant in 2028 as industry shifts reshape Japan’s auto sector](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/passenger-vehicle/nissan-to-close-historic-oppama-plant-by-2028-amid-industry-transformation/123389561)
- [[Aug - 2025] EVs and batteries move centre stage in the UK’s modern industrial strategy](https://bmmagazine.co.uk/in-business/uk-modern-industrial-strategy-ev-batteries-drive35-2035/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Rivian Says It Faces $100 Million Hole After Relaxation of Fuel Economy Rules — Commodities Roundup](https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202508154200/rivian-says-it-faces-100-million-hole-after-relaxation-of-fuel-economy-rules-commodities-roundup)
- [[Aug - 2025] Dongfeng Motor to offload Honda JV stake amid EV market shift](https://www.just-auto.com/news/dongfeng-motor-honda-jv/)
- [[Aug - 2025] U.S. Center for Diplomacy Finalizes Landmark Rare Earth Minerals MOU with the Republic of Chad](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/838811612/u-s-center-for-diplomacy-finalizes-landmark-rare-earth-minerals-mou-with-the-republic-of-chad)
- [[Aug - 2025] Africa’s richest country hit by auto industry layoffs and shutdowns](https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/africas-richest-country-hit-by-auto-industry-layoffs-and-shutdowns/qdvcsw3)
- [[Aug - 2025] China’s Ganfeng to develop major lithium project in Argentina with Swiss partner](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/money-wealth/article/3321780/chinas-ganfeng-develop-major-lithium-project-argentina-swiss-partner)
- [[Aug - 2025] EU critical raw materials plan stalls in Czechia, Poland, Slovakia](https://centraleuropeantimes.com/eu-critical-raw-materials-plan-stalls-in-czechia-poland-slovakia/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Ashok Leyland Approves ₹300 Crore Investment in OHM Global Mobility, ₹5.70 Crore in VBCL](https://www.autocarpro.in/news/ashok-leyland-approves-strategic-investments-in-two-wholly-owned-subsidiaries-128076)
- [[Aug - 2025] China’s Great Wall Opens Brazil Car Plant, Seeks Site for Second](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/china-s-great-wall-opens-brazil-car-plant-seeks-site-for-second/ar-AA1KH8Il)
- [[Aug - 2025] Australia opens USD 325m programme to back battery manufacturing](https://renewablesnow.com/news/australia-opens-usd-325m-programme-to-back-battery-manufacturing-1280330/)
- [[Aug - 2025] How BMW is Shifting to Electric Car Manufacturing in Austria](https://energydigital.com/news/can-bmw-ev-plant-drive-the-future-of-sustainable-engines)
- [[Aug - 2025] Suzuki Plans $8 Billion Investment to Boost Production in India](https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3078510/suzuki-plans-8-billion-investment-to-boost-production-in-india)
- [[Aug - 2025] Volato and M2i to develop Strategic Minerals Reserve in Nevada, US](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/volato-m2i-strategic-minerals-reserve-nevada/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Egypt fast-tracks mining sector expansion strategy](https://africanminingmarket.com/egypt-fast-tracks-mining-sector-expansion-strategy/23315/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Hyundai and Kia join forces with Korean EV battery giants to take on China](https://electrek.co/2025/08/22/hyundai-kia-join-forces-with-korean-ev-battery-giants/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Tata Motors seeks govt help to ease electric vehicle raw material sourcing](https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/govt-help-vital-to-ease-ev-raw-material-sourcing-risks-says-tata-motors-125082201273_1.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] XPENG and the Volkswagen Group Announce Entry into Agreement on Expanding E/E Architecture Technical Collaboration](https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3063507/xpeng-and-the-volkswagen-group-announce-entry-into-agreement-on-expanding-ee-architecture-technical-collaboration)
- [[Aug - 2025] Rivian revives $5B Georgia EV factory, pledges 7,500 jobs](https://www.cbtnews.com/rivian-revives-5b-georgia-ev-factory-pledges-7500-jobs/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Kia launches EV production in Europe with the EV4](https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/21/kia-launches-ev-production-in-europe-with-the-ev4/)
- [[Aug - 2025] China's EV Industry Is Now Spending More Abroad Than At Home](https://insideevs.com/news/769369/china-ev-investment-abroad-first/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Trump weighs using $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding for critical minerals, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-weighs-using-2-billion-chips-act-funding-critical-minerals-sources-say-2025-08-21/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Five auto CEOs warned Carney in May that EV mandate would 'inflict serious damage' across industry](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/five-auto-ceos-warned-carney-080045853.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] Tesla supplier Panasonic spurns solid-state batteries as ‘niche’](https://www.ft.com/content/6ea8708c-ad6f-4aad-a7f9-9baa3d5f7051)
- [[Aug - 2025] GM to buy batteries from China for low-cost Bolt EV](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/08/08/gm-to-buy-batteries-from-china-for-low-cost-bolt-ev-00498486)
- [[Aug - 2025] S. Korean firm LGES eyes electric motorbike manufacturing in northern Vietnam](https://theinvestor.vn/s-korean-firm-lges-eyes-electric-motorbike-manufacturing-in-northern-vietnam-d16544.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] China’s planned Turkish EV factories have yet to power up](https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/08/14/chinas-planned-turkish-ev-factories-have-yet-to-power-up)
- [[Aug - 2025] Samsung confirms it made the batteries inside the world's longest-range EV](https://www.arenaev.com/samsung_boasts_about_making_the_batteries_inside_the_worlds_longestrange_ev-news-4990.php)
- [[Aug - 2025] NMC-over-LFP mandate could rattle EV investors](https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/08/13/nmc-over-lfp-mandate-could-rattle-ev-investors.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] Mercedes CEO calls for 'reality check', slamming EU combustion engine ban](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/mercedes-ceo-calls-reality-check-slamming-eu-combustion-engine-ban-2025-08-11/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Glencore is taking over Li-Cycle](https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/11/glencore-is-taking-over-li-cycle/)
- [[Aug - 2025] US battery start-up Lyten buys Northvolt out of bankruptcy](https://www.ft.com/content/10c55f96-5a2c-4cf0-91d2-5915380edf86)
- [[Aug - 2025] Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates](https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/conservatives-plan-national-campaign-against-federal-electric-vehicle-mandates/article_6149c80a-b2fb-5707-8126-77648ae73818.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] EV Battery Giant CATL Suspends Mining Project](https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/ev-battery-giant-catl-suspends-mining-project-67693725)
- [[Aug - 2025] Gotion to start making EV batteries in Manteno next month](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing-logistics/gotion-start-making-ev-batteries-manteno-next-month)
- [[Aug - 2025] Truckmakers sue California over emissions standards enforcement](https://www.just-auto.com/news/truckmakers-california-emissions-standards/)
- [[Aug - 2025] EU approves Mitsubishi-Bosch JV for EV battery related services](https://batteriesnews.com/eu-approves-mitsubishi-bosch-jv-for-ev-battery-related-services/)
- [[Aug - 2025] EU approves EUR 264 million aid for Sunwoda EV battery plant in Hungary](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/331232)
- [[Aug - 2025] Trump Administration Eyes Repurposing Chip Act Funds for Critical Minerals](https://www.markets.com/my/news/trump-administration-repurposes-chips-act-funding-critical-minerals-748-en-eu/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Clarios acquires Ecobat facilities as EV battery recycling market hits $73 billion](https://www.electrichybridvehicletechnology.com/news/clarios-acquires-ecobat-facilities-as-ev-battery-recycling-market-hits-73-billion.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] Vietnam auto association worries 96% of gasoline cars could be removed from market by 2030](https://theinvestor.vn/vietnam-auto-association-worries-96-of-gasoline-cars-could-be-removed-from-market-by-2030-d16834.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] EU holds line on car CO2 goals ahead of US talks](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2724972-eu-holds-line-on-car-co2-goals-ahead-of-us-talks?utm_campaing=BolsonaroVera&utm_media=qrcode&utm_ad=693265500180)
- [[Aug - 2025] China’s GEM Seals Nickel Deal with Indonesia’s SWF Danantara](https://chinaglobalsouth.com/2025/08/27/china-indonesia-nickel-gem-danantara/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Porsche halts Cellforce battery production amid slower demand, shifts unit to R&D](https://evxl.co/pt/2025/08/25/porsche-halts-cellforce-battery-production/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Litigation with China's Ganfeng halts lithium mining in Sonora, Mexico](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/litigation-with-chinas-ganfeng-halts-lithium-mining-in-sonora-mexico)
- [[Aug - 2025] Graphite India signs MoU with Maharashtra govt for synthetic graphite project](https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/graphite-india-signs-mou-with-maharashtra-govt-for-synthetic-graphite-project-125083000165_1.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] US Group Calls For Washington to Investigate MMG Nickel Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-26/us-group-asks-washington-to-intervene-in-anglo-china-nickel-deal)
- [[Aug - 2025] French Miner Eramet Searches for Lithium in Central Java](https://jakartaglobe.id/business/french-miner-eramet-searches-for-lithium-in-central-java)
- [[Aug - 2025] South32 sharpens focus on critical minerals as profit lifts, legacy assets fall away](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/south32-sharpens-focus-on-critical-minerals-as-profit-lifts-legacy-assets-fall-away-2025-08-28)
- [[Aug - 2025] Danantara, China's GEM Sign Deal for $1.4 Billion HPAL Nickel Facility](https://jakartaglobe.id/business/danantara-chinas-gem-sign-deal-for-14-billion-hpal-nickel-facility)
- [[Aug - 2025] China's Tianqi open to renegotiating lithium refinery deal with Australia's IGO](https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-tianqi-open-renegotiating-lithium-refinery-deal-with-australias-igo-2025-08-20/)
- [[Aug - 2025] US expanding ‘critical minerals’ roster to guide investment, reduce reliance on China](https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3323661/us-expanding-critical-minerals-roster-guide-investment-reduce-reliance-china)
- [[Aug - 2025] Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate](https://www.mining.com/web/untapped-lithium-riches-are-in-crosshairs-of-bolivian-candidate/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Chinese influence in Brazil's mining and steel sparks frictions](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/chinese-influence-in-brazils-mining-and-steel-sparks-frictions)
- [[Aug - 2025] High Voltage: Germany and Canada team up for critical minerals processing](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/high-voltage-germany-and-canada-team-up-for-critical-minerals-processing/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Ukraine launches tender for major lithium deposit](https://www.mining.com/ukraine-launches-tender-for-major-lithium-deposit/)
- [[Aug - 2025] EU to scrap tariffs on US goods to pave way for lower car duties](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-scrap-tariffs-us-goods-pave-way-lower-car-duties-2025-08-28/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Critical minerals pact: India, Japan ink cooperation deal; pact to diversify critical supply chains](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/critical-minerals-pact-india-japan-ink-cooperation-deal-pact-to-diversify-critical-supply-chains/articleshow/123588871.cms)
- [[Aug - 2025] Indonesia establishes Mineral Industry Agency to control critical minerals](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20250828PD204/indonesia-government-rare-earth-exports-nickel.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] Truckmakers back out of US ZEV commitments](https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truckmakers-back-out-of-us-zev-commitments/)
- [[Aug - 2025] The battery race comes to Norway](https://www.politico.eu/article/norway-china-ev-fossil-fuels-cars-byd-china-europe/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Critical Metals signs agreement to supply rare earth to US government-funded facility](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/critical-metals-signs-agreement-supply-rare-earth-us-government-funded-facility-2025-08-26/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Another major automaker is abandoning its big EV plans](https://electrek.co/2025/08/27/another-german-automaker-just-walked-away-from-big-ev-plans/)
- [[Aug - 2025] China’s Top Miner Zijin Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Global Risks](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-27/world-s-no-3-miner-zijin-warns-of-scramble-for-critical-minerals?srnd=all)
- [[Aug - 2025] Afghanistan says China seeks its participation in Belt and Road Initiative](https://www.mining.com/web/afghanistan-says-china-seeks-its-participation-in-belt-and-road-initiative/)
- [[Aug - 2025] No More Free Ride: Imported EV Incentives Expire on December 31](https://jakartaglobe.id/business/no-more-free-ride-imported-ev-incentives-expire-on-december-31#goog_rewarded)
- [[Aug - 2025] West frets over China's interest in Vietnam tungsten mine, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/west-frets-over-chinas-interest-vietnam-tungsten-mine-sources-say-2025-08-27/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials](https://today.rtl.lu/news/business-and-tech/a/2331301.html)
- [[Aug - 2025] Stellantis paid $190.6 million in US fuel economy penalties this year, agency says](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/stellantis-paid-1906-million-us-fuel-economy-penalties-this-year-agency-says-2025-08-26/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Japan declares silent war — Tesla and BYD face nightmare by late 2025](https://www.ecoportal.net/en/japan-declares-war-tesla-and-byd/11847/)
- [[Aug - 2025] China's market regulator approves Nissan China's new JV with Dongfeng](https://www.reuters.com/markets/emerging/chinas-market-regulator-approves-nissan-chinas-new-jv-with-dongfeng-2025-08-29/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Audi starts producing China-only smart EVs developed with SAIC](https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-saic-ev-production-china-0828/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Malaysia Rare Earth Export Ban Reshapes Global Supply Chains](https://discoveryalert.com.au/news/malaysia-rare-earth-export-ban-2025-strategic-impact/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Kia exec says U-turn on EU’s 2035 zero-emissions car goal ‘would cost us a fortune’](https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/kia/ane-kia-wants-eu-2025-target-unchanged-0827/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Bolivia right-wing candidate pledges to scrap lithium deals with China, Russia](https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250826-bolivia-china-russia-lithium)
- [[Aug - 2025] Trump to offer Russia access to minerals for peace in Ukraine](https://www.mining.com/trump-to-offer-russia-access-to-minerals-for-peace-in-ukraine/)
- [[Aug - 2025] China's Tianqi open to renegotiating lithium refinery deal with Australia's IGO](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/china-s-tianqi-open-to-renegotiating-lithium-refinery-deal-with-australia-s-igo-ce7c51ddd08ef526)
- [[Aug - 2025] BASF delivered cathode material for semi-solid-state batteries to WeLion](https://www.electrive.com/2025/08/29/basf-supplies-cathode-material-for-semi-solid-state-batteries-to-welion/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Nigeria’s auto policy targets 40% local content, 30% EV production](https://guardian.ng/features/executive-briefs/nigerias-auto-policy-targets-40-local-content-30-ev-production/#google_vignette)
- [[Aug - 2025] Chile's leading presidential candidates agree to disagree on mining](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/chiles-leading-presidential-candidates-agree-to-disagree-on-mining)
- [[Aug - 2025] Canada invests in critical minerals mining project in New Brunswick](https://renewablesnow.com/news/canada-invests-in-critical-minerals-mining-project-in-new-brunswick-1279931/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Albanese government approves Chinese critical minerals investor](https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/albanese-government-green-lights-chinese-critical-minerals-investor-20250808-p5mlgp)
- [[Aug - 2025] Australia pledges $87M to rescue Trafigura’s Nyrstar smelters in critical minerals push](https://www.mining.com/web/australia-pledges-87m-to-rescue-trafiguras-nyrstar-smelters-in-critical-minerals-push/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Indonesia promotes nickel-based EV battery production](https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesia-promotes-nickel-based-ev-battery-production-post324127.vnp)
- [[Aug - 2025] Tonga signs updated seabed mining agreement with The Metals Company](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/569268/tonga-signs-updated-seabed-mining-agreement-with-the-metals-company)
- [[Aug - 2025] Indonesia to source lithium from Australia](https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/news/indonesia-to-source-lithium-from-australia/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/trump-administration-expand-price-support-us-rare-earths-projects-sources-say-2025-07-31/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Qatar plots green course with EV strategy talks](https://www.gulf-times.com/article/708458/qatar/qatar-plots-green-course-with-ev-strategy-talks)
- [[Aug - 2025] Brazil mining regulator creates critical minerals division](https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-mining-regulator-creates-critical-minerals-division)
- [[Aug - 2025] Brazil plans to compile a detailed map of critical mineral potential](https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103460317/Brazil-plans-to-compile-a-detailed-map-of-critical-mineral-potential)
- [[Aug - 2025] IITs to lead National Mineral Mission on rare earths, cut import dependence](https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/from-lithium-to-rare-earths-iits-to-drive-indias-critical-mineral-mission-2765597-2025-08-03)
- [[Aug - 2025] Poland launches major exploration drive for critical minerals](https://tvpworld.com/88124263/warsaw-digs-in-government-to-hunt-for-rare-earths-and-critical-minerals)
- [[Aug - 2025] Indonesia invites U.S. investment in critical minerals for battery ecosystem collaboration](https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/4928/energy-and-resources/indonesia-invites-u-s-investment-in-critical-minerals-for-battery-ecosystem-collaboration)
- [[Aug - 2025] American Resources Corporation to Develop Critical Mineral Refinery in American Samoa](https://www.ainvest.com/news/american-resources-corporation-develop-critical-mineral-refinery-american-samoa-2507/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Critical Resources taps into New Zealand’s potential](https://mining.com.au/critical-resources-taps-into-new-zealands-mineral-potential/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Green light for S.Korean firms to enter New Zealand's critical minerals industry](https://www.koreapost.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=45589)
- [[Aug - 2025] Morocco’s EV Ambitions Boosted by Stellantis' $1.4B Kenitra Investment](https://www.dabafinance.com/en/news/morocco-kenitra-stellantis-ev-expansion)
- [[Aug - 2025] U.S. DOE Reveals $1B Funding to Boost Critical Minerals Supply Chain](https://carboncredits.com/u-s-doe-reveals-1b-funding-to-boost-critical-minerals-supply-chain/)
- [[Aug - 2025] UK resets ties with Zimbabwe in push for critical minerals](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/uk-resets-ties-with-zimbabwe-in-push-for-critical-minerals-2025-08-08)
- [[Aug - 2025] BMW’s Chinese Battery Gamble: Tariffs Threaten U.S. EV Dreams in Shocking Shift](https://evxl.co/fr/2025/08/12/bmw-chinese-battery-tariffs-us-ev/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Egypt moves to restrict Chinese EV imports to official agents](https://enterprise.news/egypt/en/news/story/723ac4e1-4d81-48ab-a901-589662ccdd85/egypt-moves-to-restrict-chinese-ev-imports-to-official-agents)
- [[Aug - 2025] Lok Sabha passes Bill to ease mineral exploration norms](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabha-passes-bill-to-ease-mineral-exploration-norms/articleshow/123264201.cms)
- [[Aug - 2025] Zimbabwe's Lithium Boom Gains Pace With New Projects, Partnerships](https://energycapitalpower.com/zimbabwes-lithium-boom-gains-pace-with-new-projects-partnerships/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Congo aims to set cobalt price to encourage domestic processing](https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/congo-aims-to-set-cobalt-price-to-encourage-domestic-processing/ar-AA1Jhrdz)
- [[Aug - 2025] Glencore warns of cobalt surplus amid DRC export ban](https://www.mining.com/glencore-warns-of-cobalt-surplus-amid-drc-export-ban/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Century Lithium joins US fast track](https://www.mining.com/century-lithium-joins-us-fast-track/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Ganfeng, Lithium Argentina merge Salta projects in $1.8B deal](https://www.mining.com/ganfeng-lithium-argentina-merge-salta-projects-in-1-8b-deal/)
- [[Aug - 2025] Stellantis funds Argentina lithium with $90 million](https://nai500.com/blog/2025/08/stellantis-funds-argentina-lithium-with-90-million/)
- [[Aug - 2025] China's Tsingshan to invest $800 mln in its Zimbabwe steel plant](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chinas-tsingshan-invest-800-mln-its-zimbabwe-steel-plant-2025-08-15/)
- [[July - 2025] Thailand adjusts EV policy to ease production requirements, target exports](https://www.reuters.com/en/thailand-adjusts-ev-policy-ease-production-requirements-target-exports-2025-07-30/)
- [[July - 2025] Beijing's crackdown on BYD could reshape China's EV hierarchy](https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20250729PD219/byd-ev-sales-beijing-regulation-huawei.html)
- [[July - 2025] Türkiye’s car tax reform spurs domestic sales, hits imported luxury and EV markets](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/turkiyes-car-tax-reform-spurs-domestic-sales-hits-imported-luxury-and-ev-markets-3204807)
- [[July - 2025] Global Lithium seals mining native title deal for Manna lithium project](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/global-lithium-seals-mining/)
- [[July - 2025] Indigenous groups ask Chile court to pause community review of Codelco-SQM lithium deal](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/indigenous-groups-ask-chile-court-to-pause-community-review-of-codelcosqm-lithium-deal-4136756)
- [[July - 2025] Auto Assemblers on Verge of Collapse as Gov’t Pulls Break on Component Imports](https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/46194/)

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- [General Motors](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/general-motors/)
- [LGES](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lges/)
- [Vianode](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/vianode/)
- [Graphite](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/graphite/)
- [Argentina](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/argentina/)
- [Lithium Argentina](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-argentina/)
- [Bolivia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bolivia/)
- [UK](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uk/)
- [Altilium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/altilium/)
- [Helm AG](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/helm-ag/)
- [South Korea](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/south-korea/)
- [EU](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eu/)
- [Greenland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/greenland/)
- [Tanbreez](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tanbreez/)
- [SAIC/ SGMW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/saic-sgmw/)
- [CATL](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/catl/)
- [NEO Battery Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/neo-battery-materials/)
- [Germany](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/germany/)
- [Volkswagen](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/volkswagen/)
- [Bosnia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bosnia/)
- [Switzerland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/switzerland/)
- [Arcore AG](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/arcore-ag/)
- [Philippines](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/philippines/)
- [Tesla](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tesla/)
- [Chile](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chile/)
- [Cobalt](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cobalt/)
- [Malaysia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/malaysia/)
- [Stellantis](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/stellantis/)
- [Mexico](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mexico/)
- [Volvo](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/volvo/)
- [Turkey](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/turkey/)
- [Doğan Trend Otomotiv](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/dogan-trend-otomotiv/)
- [Taiwan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/taiwan/)
- [Foxconn](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/foxconn/)
- [Italy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/italy/)
- [Hyundai](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hyundai/)
- [Nissan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nissan/)
- [SK On](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sk-on/)
- [Japan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/japan/)
- [Mazda](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mazda/)
- [Jordan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jordan/)
- [Russia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/russia/)
- [Ukraine](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ukraine/)
- [BYD](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/byd/)
- [ElementUSA](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/elementusa/)
- [Ma'aden](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/maaden/)
- [US Strategic Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/us-strategic-metals/)
- [Korea Zinc](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/korea-zinc/)
- [South Africa](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/south-africa/)
- [Singapore](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/singapore/)
- [Sodion Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sodion-energy/)
- [Unigrid](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/unigrid/)
- [Ford](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ford/)
- [Honda](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/honda/)
- [Dongfeng](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/dongfeng/)
- [Suzuki](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/suzuki/)
- [Yemen](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/yemen/)
- [Rivian](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rivian/)
- [Vietnam](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/vietnam/)
- [Changan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/changan/)
- [Kim Long Motor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kim-long-motor/)
- [France](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/france/)
- [Renault](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/renault/)
- [Norway](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/norway/)
- [Sweden](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sweden/)
- [Northvolt](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/northvolt/)
- [African Union](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/african-union/)
- [Morocco](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/morocco/)
- [Polestar](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/polestar/)
- [Ioneer](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ioneer/)
- [Mercedes-Benz](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mercedes-benz/)
- [Geely](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/geely/)
- [BMW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bmw/)
- [Patriot Battery Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/patriot-battery-metals/)
- [NOVONIX](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/novonix/)
- [DRC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/drc/)
- [Panasonic Battery](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/panasonic-battery/)
- [Panasonic Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/panasonic-energy/)
- [Cygnus Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cygnus-metals/)
- [Copper](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/copper/)
- [Papua New Guinea](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/papua-new-guinea/)
- [KoBold Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kobold-metals/)
- [Albemarle](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/albemarle/)
- [Brazil](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/brazil/)
- [Pilbara Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/pilbara-minerals/)
- [Latin Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/latin-resources/)
- [Eramet](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eramet/)
- [BASF](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/basf/)
- [Mangrove Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mangrove-lithium/)
- [Phoenix Tailings](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/phoenix-tailings/)
- [Kia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kia/)
- [Gotion](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/gotion/)
- [Mercosur](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mercosur/)
- [Tinci Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tinci-materials/)
- [Blue Whale Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/blue-whale-materials/)
- [Samsung SDI](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/samsung-sdi/)
- [Jervois](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jervois/)
- [Poland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/poland/)
- [Armenia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/armenia/)
- [UAE](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uae/)
- [Tsingshan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tsingshan/)
- [Lucid Motors](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lucid-motors/)
- [Nickel Asia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nickel-asia/)
- [Sumitomo](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sumitomo/)
- [Galan Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/galan-lithium/)
- [Syrah Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/syrah-resources/)
- [Mozambique](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mozambique/)
- [Arcadium Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/arcadium-lithium/)
- [Rio Tinto](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rio-tinto/)
- [Zentek](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zentek/)
- [Vulcan Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/vulcan-energy/)
- [Zijin Mining Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zijin-mining-group/)
- [Zangge Mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zangge-mining/)
- [Lithium Americas](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-americas/)
- [Glencore](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/glencore/)
- [Cruz Battery Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cruz-battery-metals/)
- [Belgium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/belgium/)
- [Audi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/audi/)
- [Toyota](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/toyota/)
- [New Zealand](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/new-zealand/)
- [Chery](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chery/)
- [Huawei](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/huawei/)
- [Scania](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/scania/)
- [Azerbaijan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/azerbaijan/)
- [T1 Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/t1-energy/)
- [CNGR Advanced Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cngr-advanced-materials/)
- [Thailand](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/thailand/)
- [National Grid (GB)](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/national-grid-gb/)
- [Li-Cycle](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/li-cycle/)
- [Nigeria](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nigeria/)
- [Canmax Technologies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/canmax-technologies/)
- [Colombia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/colombia/)
- [Tata](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tata/)
- [Bangladesh](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bangladesh/)
- [Nikola](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nikola/)
- [Jiangsu Lopal](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jiangsu-lopal/)
- [KORE Power](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kore-power/)
- [L&F](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lf/)
- [Tanzania](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tanzania/)
- [Weardale Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/weardale-lithium/)
- [Cambodia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cambodia/)
- [Panama](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/panama/)
- [Paraguay](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/paraguay/)
- [ReElement Technologies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/reelement-technologies/)
- [Rock Tech Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rock-tech-lithium/)
- [Giyani Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/giyani-metals/)
- [Manganese](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/manganese/)
- [Namibia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/namibia/)
- [GEM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/gem/)
- [Stardust Power](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/stardust-power/)
- [China Natural Resources Inc.](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china-natural-resources-inc/)
- [Atlas Lithium Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/atlas-lithium-corporation/)
- [ExGen Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/exgen-resources/)
- [Luxembourg](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/luxembourg/)
- [Eurasian Resources Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eurasian-resources-group/)
- [Sayona Mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sayona-mining/)
- [Global Li-Ion Graphite Corp.](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-li-ion-graphite-corp/)
- [Lithium Chile](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-chile/)
- [Liberia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/liberia/)
- [Firebird Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/firebird-metals/)
- [Global Lithium Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-lithium-resources/)
- [Lithium Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-energy/)
- [Podium Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/podium-minerals/)
- [Critical Elements Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-elements-lithium/)
- [POSCO](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/posco/)
- [Nornickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nornickel/)
- [Power Nickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/power-nickel/)
- [CALB](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/calb/)
- [MMG Limited](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mmg-limited/)
- [Anglo American PLC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/anglo-american-plc/)
- [Merdeka Battery Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/merdeka-battery-materials/)
- [Zambia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zambia/)
- [Sibanye-Stillwater](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sibanye-stillwater/)
- [Production strategy and issues](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/production-strategy-and-issues/)
- [Mid-stream processing](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mid-stream-processing/)
- [Critical mineral strategy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-mineral-strategy/)
- [Battery recycling](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/battery-recycling/)
- [Anode](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/anode/)
- [Government industrial policy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/government-industrial-policy/)
- [Jobs and layoffs](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jobs-and-layoffs/)
- [Fuel economy standards](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/fuel-economy-standards/)
- [ZEV mandate](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zev-mandate/)
- [Cathode](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cathode/)
- [Deep sea mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/deep-sea-mining/)
- [Technological advancement](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/technological-advancement/)
- [CO2 standards](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/co2-standards/)
- [Electrolyte](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/electrolyte/)
- [Labour practices](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/labour-practices/)
- [Top News](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/top-news/)
- [Investment, divestment, partnership, and M&A](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/investment-divestment-partnership-and-ma/)
- [Conflicts, protests, and just transitions](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/conflicts-protests-and-just-transitions/)
- [Great Wall Motor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/great-wall-motor/)
- [GAC Motor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/gac-motor/)
- [Semiconductors](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/semiconductors/)
- [Rare earths](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rare-earths/)
- [Pakistan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/pakistan/)
- [SQM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sqm/)
- [Congo Republic](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/congo-republic/)
- [Slovakia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/slovakia/)
- [Oman](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/oman/)
- [POSCO Future M](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/posco-future-m/)
- [Israel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/israel/)
- [Netherlands](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/netherlands/)
- [Sunwoda](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sunwoda/)
- [Egypt](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/egypt/)
- [Uzbekistan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uzbekistan/)
- [Xiaomi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/xiaomi/)
- [Serbia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/serbia/)
- [Ghana](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ghana/)
- [Kiribati](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kiribati/)
- [Finland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/finland/)
- [Algeria](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/algeria/)
- [Qatar](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/qatar/)
- [Vingroup](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/vingroup/)
- [Angola](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/angola/)
- [Hungary](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hungary/)
- [Umicore](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/umicore/)
- [Huayou Cobalt](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/huayou-cobalt/)
- [AMG](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/amg/)
- [Iran](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/iran/)
- [Botswana](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/botswana/)
- [Giyani](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/giyani/)
- [Kazakhstan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kazakhstan/)
- [Critical Mineral Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-mineral-resources/)
- [MMG](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mmg/)
- [Lundin Mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lundin-mining/)
- [Czech Republic](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/czech-republic/)
- [Euro Manganese](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/euro-manganese/)
- [Electra](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/electra/)
- [Madagascar](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/madagascar/)
- [Global Li-Ion](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-li-ion/)
- [Northern Graphite](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/northern-graphite/)
- [PGMC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/pgmc/)
- [Codelco](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/codelco/)
- [Aramco](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/aramco/)
- [Lyten](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lyten/)
- [Kandi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kandi/)
- [CBAK](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cbak/)
- [Daimler](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/daimler/)
- [Uganda](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uganda/)
- [Global Tactical Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-tactical-metals/)
- [NIO](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nio/)
- [Premier African Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/premier-african-minerals/)
- [National elections](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/national-elections/)
- [Ganzhou Tengyuan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ganzhou-tengyuan/)
- [Zinnwald Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zinnwald-lithium/)
- [Impossible Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/impossible-metals/)
- [CMOC Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cmoc-group/)
- [Ireland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ireland/)
- [Elevra Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/elevra-lithium/)
- [GeoFrame](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/geoframe/)
- [Clarios](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/clarios/)
- [Exxaro](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/exxaro/)
- [Graphite India](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/graphite-india/)
- [Rwanda](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rwanda/)
- [Eurobattery Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/eurobattery-minerals/)
- [Rosneft](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/rosneft/)
- [Mineral Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mineral-resources/)
- [Sri Lanka](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sri-lanka/)
- [Hong Kong](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hong-kong/)
- [SWM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/swm/)
- [Ethiopia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ethiopia/)
- [AESC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/aesc/)
- [Slate](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/slate/)
- [Ascend Elements](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ascend-elements/)
- [Sierra Leone](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sierra-leone/)
- [Hithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hithium/)
- [Cobalt Blue](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cobalt-blue/)
- [Gabon](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/gabon/)
- [Ola Electric](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ola-electric/)
- [NextSource Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nextsource-materials/)
- [Automotive Energy Supply Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/automotive-energy-supply-corporation/)
- [Electric Motor Vehicle Company](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/electric-motor-vehicle-company/)
- [Chevron](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chevron/)
- [Piedmont Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/piedmont-lithium/)
- [Afghanistan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/afghanistan/)
- [Austria](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/austria/)
- [JAC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jac/)
- [JSW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/jsw/)
- [Zeekr](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/zeekr/)
- [Nano One](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nano-one/)
- [Xpeng](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/xpeng/)
- [Malawi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/malawi/)
- [EcoPro BM](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ecopro-bm/)
- [EnergyX](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/energyx/)
- [COBCO](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cobco/)
- [South32](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/south32/)
- [China Minmetals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china-minmetals/)
- [Nobian](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nobian/)
- [BHP Billiton](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bhp-billiton/)
- [Liontown](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/liontown/)
- [Q2 Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/q2-metals/)
- [International Graphite](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/international-graphite/)
- [Sinomine](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sinomine/)
- [Mitsubishi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mitsubishi/)
- [American Samoa](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/american-samoa/)
- [American Resources Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/american-resources-corporation/)
- [Proton](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/proton/)
- [Lotus](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lotus/)
- [Adani Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/adani-group/)
- [Hinduja Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hinduja-group/)
- [Chad](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chad/)
- [Ashok Leyland](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ashok-leyland/)
- [M2i Global](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/m2i-global/)
- [WeLion](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/welion/)
- [Tonga](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tonga/)
- [The Metals Company](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/the-metals-company/)
- [Century Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/century-lithium/)
- [Tianqi](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tianqi/)
- [Critical mineral diplomacy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-mineral-diplomacy/)
- [Enami](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/enami/)
- [Myanmar](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/myanmar/)
- [Estonia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/estonia/)
- [Smackover Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/smackover-lithium/)
- [Mongolia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/mongolia/)
- [LG Chem](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lg-chem/)
- [Li Auto](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/li-auto/)
- [Blackrock Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/blackrock-metals/)
- [Kenya](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kenya/)
- [Costa Rica](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/costa-rica/)
- [Pensana](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/pensana/)
- [Cornish Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cornish-lithium/)
- [NextStar Energy](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/nextstar-energy/)
- [Denmark](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/denmark/)
- [Redwood Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/redwood-materials/)
- [Tajikistan](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tajikistan/)
- [Peru](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/peru/)
- [Hyperstrong](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/hyperstrong/)
- [Lumina](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lumina/)
- [Critical Resources](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-resources/)
- [Phosphate](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/phosphate/)
- [Alliance Nickel](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/alliance-nickel/)
- [Global Battery Materials](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/global-battery-materials/)
- [BHP](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bhp/)
- [Ivanhoe Mines](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ivanhoe-mines/)
- [European Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/european-metals/)
- [Tunisia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tunisia/)
- [YJC Power](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/yjc-power/)
- [Sovereign Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sovereign-metals/)
- [Accurec Recycling](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/accurec-recycling/)
- [Romania](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/romania/)
- [European Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/european-lithium/)
- [Kyrgyz Republic](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/kyrgyz-republic/)
- [United Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/united-lithium/)
- [Tianqi Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/tianqi-lithium/)
- [Corex](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/corex/)
- [Talon Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/talon-metals/)
- [China Union](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/china-union/)
- [Leapmotor](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/leapmotor/)
- [FAW](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/faw/)
- [Venezuela](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/venezuela/)
- [Managem](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/managem/)
- [OCP Group](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ocp-group/)
- [Lithium Corporation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/lithium-corporation/)
- [Wealth Minerals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/wealth-minerals/)
- [Reliance Industries](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/reliance-industries/)
- [Europe](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/europe/)
- [Merkosur](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/merkosur/)
- [Xingfa](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/xingfa/)
- [United States](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/united-states/)
- [Uruguay](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/uruguay/)
- [ACC](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/acc/)
- [Bahrain](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/bahrain/)
- [El Salvador](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/el-salvador/)
- [St-Georges Eco-Mining](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/st-georges-eco-mining/)
- [Core Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/core-lithium/)
- [TotalEnergies](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/totalenergies/)
- [Critical Metals](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/critical-metals/)
- [SK Innovation](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sk-innovation/)
- [Chengxin Lithium](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/chengxin-lithium/)
- [Ecuador](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/ecuador/)
- [Togg](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/togg/)
- [Cuba](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/cuba/)
- [USA Rare Earth](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/usa-rare-earth/)
- [Olinia](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/olinia/)
- [American Battery Technology Company](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/american-battery-technology-company/)
- [Laos](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/laos/)
- [Sichuan Yahua](https://thepoliticsofevs.org/sichuan-yahua/)

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