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EU to launch first phase of world-first carbon dioxide border tax
The European Union (EU) is set to commence the initial phase of its groundbreaking plan for the world's first carbon border tax next month
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Without restrictions and penalties: Kazakh subsoil users will be endowed with new rights
In a recent development reported by Orda.kz, it has been announced that a bill has been adopted in the Majilis on September 13th, granting subsoil users in Kazakhstan the right to refuse…
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Poland has no plans to quickly cease hard coal production: Minister of State Assets
Both the Polish government and the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have confirmed that they do not intend to accelerate the phase-out of hard coal production in Poland, according to Jacek…
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Research and development projects of subsoil users will go through a single center
Research and development projects (R&D) of subsoil users will undergo assessment at the National Center for State Scientific and Technical Expertise (NCSTEE) under the Ministry of Education and Science
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Vedanta ran “covert” lobbying campaign in India to weaken environment regulations
London-based mining and oil giant Vedanta ran a “covert” lobbying campaign in India to weaken environmental regulations during the pandemic, according to a new report by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting…
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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.