Policies and Regulation
India Set to Strengthen Critical Minerals Cooperation with Germany and Canad
India plans new critical minerals partnerships with Germany and Canada to strengthen supply security.
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Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan Centralises 1% R&D Contributions from Subsoil Users Under New 2026 Rules
Kazakhstan has centralised mandatory mining R&D payments, raising industry concerns over increased fiscal burden.
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EU Expects US to Narrow Scope of Steel and Aluminium Derivative Tariffs
The EU expects the US to soon narrow the scope of 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium derivative products, easing trade tensions.
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UK and US Sign Critical Minerals Partnership to Strengthen Supply Chains
The UK and US have signed a new partnership to secure critical mineral supplies and boost investment in domestic mining and processing projects.
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European Industry Coalition Pushes for Smarter and Faster Permitting Across the EU
A new cross-sector coalition led by Euro Mines is urging the EU to reform and accelerate permitting to unlock stalled industrial investments.
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Lithuania Signals Willingness to Strike Bilateral Critical Minerals Deal With US
Lithuania may pursue a bilateral critical minerals deal with the US if EU negotiations fail to progress quickly enough.
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Germany Deepens Strategic Partnership With Kazakhstan on Energy and Critical Resources
Germany and Kazakhstan are expanding strategic cooperation in energy, critical minerals, and transport to strengthen resource security and economic diversification.
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Atameken Committee Reviews Constitutional Reform, Mining Roadmap and Rail Tariff Risks
Kazakhstan’s mining industry leaders called for unity, legal reforms and clearer tariff policies at the latest Atameken committee meeting.
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Kazakhstan Advances National Geological Digitalisation Programme
Kazakhstan has digitised 97.5% of its primary geological archive, with full coverage expected by 2026.
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Satellite Data Suggest Polish Coal Mines Continued Methane Venting Despite EU Ban
Satellite evidence suggests methane venting persisted at several Polish coal mines in 2025 despite an EU-wide ban.