Industry News
Critical Mineral Stockpiles Would Last Only Weeks in a Global Supply Shock
Most economies would exhaust critical mineral stockpiles within weeks if global supplies were abruptly cut.
Category
Industry News
1,795 published stories in this archive.
Industry News
Kazakhstan to Draft Gas and Coal Power Development Plan as QazaqGaz Expands Exploration
Kazakhstan is accelerating gas exploration and planning new power capacity to secure long-term fuel supply for its energy sector.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Proposes Revised Energy Efficiency Targets for Major Energy Consumers
Kazakhstan is revising energy efficiency targets for major industrial energy consumers as part of its strategy to reduce the economy’s overall energy intensity.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Changes R&D Funding Mechanism for Subsoil Users
Kazakhstan will require subsoil users to transfer mandatory R&D contributions directly to the state budget from January 2026.
Industry News
Why Junior Exploration Companies Remain the Weakest Link in Kazakhstan’s Mining Investment Cycle
Despite regulatory reforms and rising exploration investment, Kazakhstan’s junior mining companies remain underfunded, putting future mineral discoveries at risk.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Embassy in Czech Republic deepens industrial cooperation with leading Czech companies
Kazakhstan and Czech industry leaders are stepping up cooperation, with a focus on localization, joint production, and advanced technologies.
Industry News
Poland’s central bank plans to boost gold reserves by 150 tonnes amid geopolitical risks
Poland’s central bank plans to raise its gold reserves to 700 tonnes, prioritising financial security over record-high prices.
Industry News
USA Rare Earth plans French metal and alloy plant alongside Carester oxide facility
USA Rare Earth plans a French metal and alloy plant alongside Carester’s oxide facility, supported by partial funding from the French government.
Industry News
Portugal awards €180m grant to Lifthium Energy for northern lithium refinery
Portugal has granted Lifthium Energy €180 million to build a lithium refinery in Estarreja, supporting Europe’s drive for domestic EV battery supply.
Industry News
Beyond Resources: How the UK–Kazakhstan Partnership Is Being Recalibrated
Reflections from the FCDO Mining Roundtable and recent insights from Astana