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Kazakhstan’s Mining Sector Faces Rising Tax Burden and VAT Delays Amid Calls for Reform
Kazakhstan’s mining industry warns of financial strain from delayed VAT refunds and rising tax burdens, urging urgent fiscal reforms.
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European Coal Prices Rise on Stronger Generation Margins and Low Gas Inventories
Coal prices in Europe are on the rise as power producers respond to low gas stocks and improved coal generation margins.
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German Industry Warns High Energy Costs Could Trigger Deindustrialisation
Germany’s industrial base is under threat as soaring energy costs push companies toward relocation abroad.
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Kazatomprom Signs MoU with Slovakia’s SEAS to Strengthen Nuclear Energy Ties
Kazatomprom and Slovakia’s SEAS have signed a memorandum to explore uranium supply and nuclear cooperation, marking a new milestone in EU–Kazakh energy ties.
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Kazakhstan Lifts Export Duty on Gallium to Boost Strategic Metal Production
Kazakhstan has removed its 10% export duty on gallium to stimulate production and secure a foothold in the global strategic metals market.
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EU Rearmament Plan Faces Hidden Achilles’ Heel: Critical Raw Materials Dependence
The EU’s rearmament plans could be derailed by a deep reliance on foreign critical raw materials, experts warn.
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EU Court Advisor Says Commission Wrongly Deducted €68M from Poland Over Turów Mine Dispute
An EU court advisor says the Commission wrongly withheld €68 million from Poland over the Turów coal mine dispute.
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Kazakhstan to Auction 39 Strategic Mineral Sites, Including Gold and Polymetallic Deposits
Kazakhstan will auction 39 mineral-rich deposits, including gold and polymetallic sites, with bids open until September 2.
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Europe’s Jadar Dilemma: Lithium Sovereignty or Green Colonialism?
The Jadar lithium project is a test of Europe’s green ambitions—balancing lithium sovereignty against local backlash and accusations of “green colonialism.”
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China’s Smelter Expansion Cripples Western Metal Processors as Critical Minerals Crisis Deepens
Western smelters are collapsing under China’s metal overcapacity, threatening supply chains for key industrial and strategic minerals.