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Kazakhstan Unveils 38 Major New Mineral Deposits
Kazakhstan has announced the discovery of 38 new mineral deposits, including copper, nickel, coal, gold, and rare earth metals, following extensive geological surveys in early 2025.
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Uzbekistan Unveils $3 Trillion Mineral Reserve Potential, Invites Global Investment
Uzbekistan seeks investors to tap into its $3 trillion mineral reserve potential.
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Investors Flock to Central Asia’s Mining and Resources
Mining and Natural Resources Retain Nearly 50% of Foreign Investor Interest in Central Asia and the Caucasus, According to Montfort Eurasia’s 2025 Investor Perception Report.
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Intensifying Competition for Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials
The European Union is broadening its access to Kazakhstan’s and Uzbekistan’s resources to decrease its dependence on China, which currently leads the export of critical raw materials in the region.
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NGOs Challenge EU Backing of Controversial Lithium Mine in Portugal
NGOs demand the EU revoke strategic status for Portugal’s Covas do Barroso lithium mine, citing environmental harm and social injustice.
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China Eases Rare Earth Export Curbs Amid Auto Industry Pressure, Offers “Green Channel” to EU Firms
China opens “green channel” for rare earth exports to EU amid supply chain pressure on auto giants, offering temporary relief — but doubts linger.
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Zijin’s Shadow: Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan Bear Brunt of Chinese Mining Expansion
Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan say Zijin’s mining brings pollution, not prosperity—while governments deepen ties with China.
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EU Weathers ‘Severe Market Disruption’ as China’s Antimony Controls Spark 170% Price Surge, Commission Finds
EU's strategic foresight in diversifying its critical mineral sources has turned a potential supply chain crisis into a manageable situation with a potential upside. While the dramatic price increase will affect all…
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To Jadar or Not to Jadar: Serbia’s Lithium Debate Reignites
The EU's recent addition of the controversial Jadar lithium mining project to its list of 13 Strategic Projects has reignited the debate surrounding its future. On June 4, 2025, the project, which…
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EU Adds 13 Global Projects to Strategic List Under Critical Raw Materials Act
The EU has designated 13 new global projects under its Critical Raw Materials Act to secure rare earths and battery metals.