MP Materials

US automakers diversification into defense and energy

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: MP Materials to supply General Motors with magnets by late 2026

Major U.S. automakers, specifically Ford and General Motors, are diversifying their business models toward defense contracting and energy storage systems (ESS) in response to slowing traditional vehicle sales. Ford and G

China's expanding critical-material export controls

31 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mining companies urge EU for dedicated critical minerals budget

Since July, Beijing’s tightened export-licence regime has deepened pressure on a range of strategic commodities. In June, China halted high-purity tungsten shipments to Japan, driving the price of tungsten hexafluoride (

Global rare earth magnet production expansion

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Evolution Metals expands magnet production amid rare earth supply tensions

The production of rare earth magnets is expanding to meet rising global demand for electric vehicle (EV) motors, industrial robots, and automation technologies. Industry projections suggest demand for these elements will

Rare earth supply dominance and diversification efforts

20 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: China rare earth suppliers halt shipments to US ahead of Xi-Trump summit

China continues to dominate rare-earth extraction and refining, supplying roughly 90% of global capacity. This concentration creates a strategic chokepoint for industries including humanoid robotics, electric vehicles, a