Industry News
The U.S. Cobalt Mine Struggles Amidst Chinese Market Dominance
The U.S. cobalt mine in Idaho remains idle due to low prices influenced by Chinese market dominance.
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Central and Eastern Asia
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Site visits
Kutmor Gold Company, Kyrgyz Republic
One of the key visits organised during MINEX Central Asia Forum was to the Kumtor Gold Mine, located approximately 350 kilometres from Bishkek.
Site visits
Stewart Assay And Environmental Laboratory, Kyrgyz Republic
MINEX Central Asia 2024 Forum attendees had the opportunity to visit Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories, one of the leading analytical laboratories in Central Asia. The lab provides a wide range of…
Site visits
Altynken Mine, Kyrgyz Republic
Altyynken Mine operated by Kyrgyzaltyn and Zijin Gold, is a world-class copper and gold mine.
Policies and Regulation
China Implements Stricter Rare Earth Regulations to Safeguard National Security
China has unveiled new regulations on rare earths to protect national security.
Companies & Organisations
Kazgeology Transfers Besshoky Assets to Ulmus Besshoky
Kazgeology has transferred its Besshoky assets to Ulmus Besshoky due to financial challenges.
Policies and Regulation
Changes in Uranium Mining Tax Rates Announced for 2025
Kazakhstan to implement new differentiated uranium mining tax rates starting in 2025.
Industry News
Uzbekistan Boosts Mining Sector with Increased Coal Production and Foreign Investments
The head of state gave instructions to expand geological exploration work and produce value-added products from the obtained raw materials.
Industry News
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Discusses Lithium Exploration with Chinese Company
Zhicun Lithium plans to establish lithium carbonate production lines in Charklik, Hotan, and Altay County, Xinjiang, with an annual capacity exceeding 300,000 tons.
Industry News
Сhinese Geologists Discover Two New Minerals at Bayan Obo Rare-Earth Mine
Chinese geologists have made a groundbreaking discovery of two new minerals, Oboniobite and Scandio-fluoro-eckermannite, at the world’s largest rare-earth mine, Bayan Obo, in Inner Mongolia.