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Energy Transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina is on hold
Bosnia and Herzegovina has not yet adopted the final version of the National Energy Climate Plan, although the deadline was set by the end of last year.
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EU Postpones Implementation of Corporate Transparency Rules for Mining, Oil, and Gas Companies
The European Parliament and the Council of EU member states agreed on 7 February to grant a two-year delay for sector-specific standards under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), offering a break…
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EU’s Initiative to Curtail Dependency: Critical Raw Materials Act Aims for Reduction
Rare earths, lithium and other raw materials are of enormous importance for future technologies.
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Central Asia at a crossroads to Breaking China’s Rare Earth Monopoly
U.S. officials hoping to break China's near monopoly on the production of rare earth elements needed for many cutting-edge technologies should engage the governments of Central Asia to develop high concentrations of…
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Uzbekistan’s Strategic Vision in Reshaping its Mining Sector
On January 15, 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the development of the new subsoil use law, crafted with the expertise of international consultants from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and…
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President Mirziyoyev charts strategic course for Uzbekistan’s geology sector
On January 15, 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the work done in the field of geology and plans.
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Kazakhstan’s Mining Sector at a Crossroads over Proposed Export Restriction
In a recent development, the Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines, which represents the interests of explorers, developers, and producers of minerals in Kazakhstan, has expressed concerns over potential changes in legislation related to…
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The Republic of Kazakhstan is developing the practice of electronic auctions for subsoil users
The total starting amount of the signing bonus for eight subsoil plots was estimated at 352.8 million tenge
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US House approves Russian uranium import ban
The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, which was approved by voice vote, would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.
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Coal exchange trading rules changed in Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Trade and Integration approved amendments to the Exchange Trading Rules in the coal section. The corresponding Order was approved on December 6, 2023 No. 420-НК