Policies and Regulation
Investors Voice Concerns Over Amendments to Kazakhstan’s Subsoil Code
Kazakhstan’s mining industry has welcomed some Subsoil Code reforms but warns that expanded priority rights could deter investment.
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Central and Eastern Asia
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Policies and Regulation
Senate Approves Amendments to Subsoil Code Strengthening Digitalization and Investment Incentives
Kazakhstan’s Senate has approved sweeping amendments to the Subsoil Code, reinforcing digital governance and expanding incentives for mineral processing projects.
Companies & Organisations
Sale of Kazakhmys Corporation Finalised, New Owner to Take Over in December
Kazakhmys is set to change ownership in December in a deal valued at 3.85 billion dollars.
Industry News
China Lithium Prices Jump After Yichun Moves to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China surged after authorities in Yichun announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
Companies & Organisations
Tajik Metallurgical Plant to Build Iron Production Facility Under Import Substitution Program
Tajikistan has approved a domestically funded iron production project aimed at import substitution and exports.
Companies & Organisations
President Tokayev Reviews Qarmet’s 2025 Results and Supports Further Development Plans
President Tokayev endorsed Qarmet’s growth results and backed its plans for modernization and industrial development.
Companies & Organisations
East Star and Xinhai Agree on Joint Development of Verkh-Uba Copper Project in Kazakhstan
East Star and China’s Xinhai plan a jointly financed development of the Verkh-Uba copper deposit in Kazakhstan.
Industry News
Kazakhstan–EU Gateway Launches New Platform for Strategic Critical Raw Materials Cooperation
The Kazakhstan–EU Gateway platform was inaugurated in Brussels to deepen strategic cooperation on critical raw materials.
Companies & Organisations
Steppe Gold Raises Production Forecast, Announces New Auditor
Steppe Gold Ltd. has announced a significant upgrade to its production guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 following fleet upgrades and maintenance recovery at its Boroo Gold mine.
Industry News
Germany Reports “Constructive” Signals from China on Rare Earth Supplies
Germany says China signalled it will “constructively” handle rare earth export licences amid rising geopolitical strains.