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Policies and Regulation
The UK has launched a new Critical Minerals Strategy to cut import dependence, ramp up domestic and recycled supply, and produce at least 50,000 tonnes of lithium by 2035.
Policies and Regulation
EU and Australia expand critical minerals cooperation as Western nations work to reduce reliance on China.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan revoked six gold mining permits in 2025 and plans tougher penalties to curb illegal mining and strengthen environmental oversight.
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The EU is preparing export restrictions on aluminum scrap to secure supply for its decarbonizing industry.
Policies and Regulation
The British-Kazakh Society (BKS) webinar, titled "Kazakhstan Government Mining Policy - Impacts," explored recent changes, including reforms to sector regulation, the introduction of priority rights for state entities, and amendments to the…
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Kazakhstan has added five new mineral deposits to its state register, expanding reserves of gold, copper, manganese and phosphorites.
Policies and Regulation
The recent C5+1 summit at the White House signals a shift toward “resource diplomacy,” with the U.S. targeting rare earth minerals to counter China. Strategic partnerships—such as a $1.1 billion tungsten agreement…
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Kazakhstan, the world’s largest uranium producer, has agreed with the United States to pursue cooperation on secure supplies of critical minerals through a memorandum of understanding. The document was signed in Washington…
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Kazakhstan’s Development Bank has launched a $1 billion program to finance rare and critical minerals projects, aiming to boost high-tech industry and global competitiveness.
Policies and Regulation
As China tightens control over rare earth exports, the EU readies its anti-coercion tools and unveils ReSourceEU to secure long-term access to critical minerals.