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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.
Policies and Regulation
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
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No more than 10% of foreigners can be attracted by Kazgeology under a contract with the government
The Ministry of Industry and Construction published 13 contracts, including with such enterprises as Kazakhmys and Kazminerals.
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Issues of implementation of CRIRSCO standards in Kazakhstan were discussed in the Government
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the implementation of international CRIRSCO standards in the field of subsoil use
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Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to reinforce the supply of critical raw materials
The Council and the European Parliament today reached a deal on the proposed regulation establishing a framework to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, better known as the…
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Portuguese prime minister resigns amid lithium corruption allegations
Portugal is considered important in Europe’s drive for domestic lithium production.
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UK announces support for moratorium on deep sea mining
The moratorium seeks to suspend exploration rights for the mining of critical minerals and precious metals from below the seabed by the ISA.