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Kazakhstan Rises to Third Place in Global Tungsten Production Amid Price Surge
Kazakhstan has become the world’s third-largest tungsten producer as global prices surge and geopolitical competition intensifies.
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Kazakhstan at PDAC 2026: The Next Major Frontier for Mineral Discoveries?
Kazakhstan made a powerful statement at PDAC 2026 in Toronto, marking a successful debut for the Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines as the event’s official organiser. With over 130 delegates in attendance, the…
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Europe Accelerates Lithium Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China
Europe is expanding lithium mining and processing efforts to reduce dependence on China and strengthen supply chains for the energy transition.
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Kazakhstan Mining and Energy Companies Deploy AI to Improve Safety and Efficiency
Kazakhstan’s mining and energy companies are introducing AI systems to enhance worker safety, optimise operations and improve production efficiency.
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Uzbekistan to Boost Copper Processing Capacity to 240000 Tonnes
Uzbekistan expects copper processing capacity to reach 240000 tonnes this year as AGMK expands operations and ramps up production at the Yoshlik-1 deposit.
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Uzbekistan Reports Major Copper and Gold Reserves at Yoshlik-1 and Qalmoqqir
Uzbekistan has discovered major copper and gold reserves at the Yoshlik-1 and Qalmoqqir deposits, while a new processing plant at AGMK is set to double copper concentrate output.
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Finland Rare Earth Discovery Highlights Europe’s Processing Gap
New drill results in Finland highlight Europe’s rare earth potential but underline that processing capacity remains the region’s biggest challenge.
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Middle East Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Commodity Markets
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are tightening global supplies of oil, fertilizers, chemicals and key industrial metals.
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Six Arrested in Kosovo Crackdown on Illegal Coal Mining
Kosovo authorities arrested six people and seized heavy machinery during a crackdown on illegal coal mining near Mitrovica.
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Kazakhstan Falls Short of 2025 Mining Output Targets Despite Higher Metal Prices
Kazakhstan missed its 2025 mining output targets as operational disruptions and declining ore grades affected production.