Industry News
Kazakhstan Initiates Construction of Major Copper Smelter to Retain Value Locally
Kazakhstan is building a $1.8 billion copper smelter at Aktogay to process copper locally, aiming to become a top ten refined copper producer by 2030.
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Central and Eastern Asia
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Analytics
Uzbekistan’s Uranium Production: Challenges and Ambitions for 2030
Uzbekistan aims to boost uranium production to 15,000 tonnes by 2030, but faces significant challenges in securing necessary sulphuric acid supplies.
Companies & Organisations
American Resources Corporation and ReElement Technologies Strengthen Partnership with Uzbekistan for High-Purity Tungsten Refining
American Resources Corporation and ReElement Technologies have signed a new agreement with Uzbekistan to advance high-purity tungsten refining, enhancing bilateral economic cooperation and critical mineral supply chains.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Keeps Nuclear Development Under Presidential Watch
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev reviews nuclear industry progress, focusing on safety, innovation, and the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Safety Zone during a meeting with the Atomic Energy Agency.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan Investigates Illegal Export of Gold Ore Worth 1.5 Billion Tenge
Kazakhstan investigates illegal export of gold ore worth 1.5 billion tenge, involving RedGold Mining and falsified customs documents.
Industry News
US Courts Central Asia’s Critical Minerals in Samarkand, but the $12bn Is Yet to Be Proven
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced $12 billion in investment deals with Central Asian nations during his visit to Uzbekistan, strengthening economic ties amid regional competition with China.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan Introduces New Methodology for Copper Concentrate Treatment Charges
Kazakhstan's Ministry proposes a new methodology for copper concentrate treatment charges, allowing processors to set tariffs while aiming for transparency and balance in the industry.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Joins World Bank’s Minerals Compact: Aiming for $20 Billion Investment by 2031
Kazakhstan joins the World Bank's Metals and Minerals Compact, aiming for $20 billion in investments by 2031, focusing on legal reforms and in-country processing.
Industry News
CoreX Holding Advances Manka Gold Project in Kazakhstan with EPC Contract
CoreX Holding has signed an EPC contract to advance the Manka Gold Project in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in its growth strategy and commitment to regional development.
Industry News
Launch of Min_viewer v1.0: A New AI Exploration Platform for Mining in Kazakhstan
The new AI exploration platform Min_viewer v1.0 has been launched, enhancing geological exploration in Kazakhstan while emphasising the importance of human expertise in data interpretation.