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Industry News
With over 2 million tons of tungsten reserves, Kazakhstan is emerging as a key player in global critical mineral geopolitics — and the U.S. is moving fast to secure a stake.
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.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan’s updated Mining Code introduces stricter controls and digital tools to fight illegal extraction and ensure transparency in subsoil use.
Industry News
Tajikistan and South Korea have signed a deal to jointly develop the Maikhura tungsten deposit, creating a full-cycle supply chain for this strategic mineral.
Industry News
Tajikistan plans to become the first CIS country to produce lithium and a major player in the global market for critical metals driving the green transition.
Industry News
Trump’s team is backing a deal for U.S. firm Cove Capital to gain access to Kazakhstan’s multi-billion-dollar tungsten reserves amid competition from China.
Industry News
Kazakhstan and Finland have agreed to cooperate in nuclear energy and plan to work together on improving industry standards.
Industry News
Kyrgyzstan hosted a major forum on mining transparency and investment, uniting government, business, and civil society to prepare for EITI 2027 and promote sustainable sector growth.
Industry News
Amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, Kazakhstan is gaining attention as a potential pillar in global rare-earth diversification — a resource-rich state balancing openness, infrastructure limits, and strategic neutrality.
Industry News
Tajikistan plans to modernize its rare earth facilities and expand lithium, antimony, and copper production, aiming to join the global clean energy metals supply chain.