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Serbia’s deepening unrest and a controversial EU-backed lithium mine are testing Brussels’ ability to defend democracy while protecting its green industrial goals.
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Tajikistan and South Korea have signed a deal to jointly develop the Maikhura tungsten deposit, creating a full-cycle supply chain for this strategic mineral.
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Tajikistan plans to become the first CIS country to produce lithium and a major player in the global market for critical metals driving the green transition.
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Trump’s team is backing a deal for U.S. firm Cove Capital to gain access to Kazakhstan’s multi-billion-dollar tungsten reserves amid competition from China.
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Kazakhstan and Finland have agreed to cooperate in nuclear energy and plan to work together on improving industry standards.
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At the Berlin Global Dialogue, Europe’s leader urged rapid reforms and strategic independence to navigate a new era of global economic confrontation.
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Kyrgyzstan hosted a major forum on mining transparency and investment, uniting government, business, and civil society to prepare for EITI 2027 and promote sustainable sector growth.
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The EU will create a Critical Raw Materials Center to jointly purchase and stockpile essential minerals, part of a 2026 plan to boost Europe’s industrial sovereignty amid tightening Chinese export controls.
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Amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, Kazakhstan is gaining attention as a potential pillar in global rare-earth diversification — a resource-rich state balancing openness, infrastructure limits, and strategic neutrality.
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Pensana has abandoned its £250m rare earth refinery project near Hull, citing high energy costs and stronger US incentives, in a major blow to Britain’s critical minerals ambitions.