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Kazakhstan Initiates Construction of Major Copper Smelter to Retain Value Locally
Kazakhstan is building a $1.8 billion copper smelter at Aktogay to process copper locally, aiming to become a top ten refined copper producer by 2030.
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Kazakhstan Keeps Nuclear Development Under Presidential Watch
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev reviews nuclear industry progress, focusing on safety, innovation, and the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Safety Zone during a meeting with the Atomic Energy Agency.
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US Courts Central Asia’s Critical Minerals in Samarkand, but the $12bn Is Yet to Be Proven
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced $12 billion in investment deals with Central Asian nations during his visit to Uzbekistan, strengthening economic ties amid regional competition with China.
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Kazakhstan Joins World Bank’s Minerals Compact: Aiming for $20 Billion Investment by 2031
Kazakhstan joins the World Bank's Metals and Minerals Compact, aiming for $20 billion in investments by 2031, focusing on legal reforms and in-country processing.
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Community Protests Boliden Tara Mines’ Proposed Tailings Facility Amid Safety Concerns
Protests erupted during Boliden Tara Mines' consultation evenings over a proposed tailings facility, as local residents voice safety concerns and demand alternative waste management solutions.
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CoreX Holding Advances Manka Gold Project in Kazakhstan with EPC Contract
CoreX Holding has signed an EPC contract to advance the Manka Gold Project in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in its growth strategy and commitment to regional development.
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Launch of Min_viewer v1.0: A New AI Exploration Platform for Mining in Kazakhstan
The new AI exploration platform Min_viewer v1.0 has been launched, enhancing geological exploration in Kazakhstan while emphasising the importance of human expertise in data interpretation.
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Kazakhstan’s Critical Raw Materials: Key Export Trends and Future Projects
Kazakhstan's critical raw materials exports are increasingly dominated by China, with Türkiye emerging as a key buyer, while new projects signal growth in the sector.
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Eurasia’s Minerals Race: The Quest for Critical Resources Amidst Environmental Challenges
Eurasia's mining sector faces challenges as critical mineral prices soar, infrastructure lags, and environmental issues arise, highlighted by Kazakhstan's rare earths and Armenia's gold production resumption.
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Kazakhstan and Belgium Launch Research Institute for Critical Materials and Sustainable Metallurgy in Ust-Kamenogorsk
Kazakhstan has opened an institute in Ust-Kamenogorsk focused on rare metals processing, aiming to enhance scientific collaboration with Belgium and modernise its metallurgy sector.