A U.S. nonprofit report urges America to leap ahead of China by safeguarding critical mineral and metals supply, accelerating EV and solar deployment, and expanding domestic industrial capacity . It recommends leveraging the Defense Production Act to stimulate battery, nuclear, and key minerals development. The report also emphasizes collaboration between DOE/DOD and manufacturers—mirroring Trump administration-style trade policies but updated for green technologies. Notable included news items: BP’s leadership change; Kobold Metals securing cobalt/copper deals in DR Congo; China’s massive hydropower dam; and Chevron’s Guyana asset acquisitions. For steel and metals, the message is clear: long-term competitiveness relies on integrated supply chains that secure raw materials, clean energy, and manufacturing innovation.
