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Enhancing Environmental Conservation: President Tokayev’s Directive
In a pivotal meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the urgency of bolstering Kazakhstan's environmental efforts.
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Parliament Takes Action to Strengthen the EU’s Focus on ‘Strategic Projects’ in Critical Minerals Sector
The political groups within the European Parliament are pushing to enhance social and environmental safeguards for "strategic" mining projects in Europe and abroad as the EU seeks to secure vital raw materials…
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Personnel Changes in Kazakhstan: New Ministries, Ministers, and Other Appointments
On September 1, 2023, the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, delivered his annual Address to the people of Kazakhstan and announced numerous changes in the country
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Toqaev considers the priority to be the search for rare and rare-earth metals in Kazakhstan
"The government should increase the area of geologically surveyed land in Kazakhstan to at least 2.2 million square kilometers by 2026, with one of the priorities being the exploration of rare and…
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Bishkek Mayor’s Office initiates ban on sale and burning of Kara-Keche coal
Bishkek Mayor's Office initiates ban on sale and burning of Kara-Keche coal AKIPRESS.
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Court suspends case against Poland’s Turów coal mine
The decision, which allows the mine to continue operating for the time being, was welcomed by the Polish government. However, the environmental groups that brought the case have expressed disappointment that the…
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United States – Mongolia Memorandum of Understanding on Mineral Resources
On June 27, 2023, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, a significant memorandum was signed between the U.S. Department of State, represented by Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Jose…
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Armenia fails to abide by environmental regulations at mining fields
Armenia has exploited mineral fields in Azerbaijan’s Zangilan and Kalbajar districts for 27 years of occupation without observing environmental standards, said Amin Mammadov, Deputy Chairman of the "Water Use Specialists" Public Association.
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Kazakhstan’s subsoil tender platform received 315 electronic applications
The total number of platform users has reached 1519. The exploration of subsoil has received 315 electronic applications. According to the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, Bagdat Mussin, the…
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Enterprises of the Karaganda region are reducing emissions into the atmosphere
The Karaganda region stands as one of Kazakhstan's most heavily polluted areas, accounting for a significant 21% of the nation's total emissions, equating to over 450 thousand tons of detrimental substances.