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Industry News
Kazakhstan’s 55 billion tonnes of mining waste could hold the key to its green and industrial future. Kazakhstan is sitting on more than 55 billion tonnes of technogenic mineral formations (TMFs) —…
Industry News
Uzbekistan is expanding uranium and rare earth exports using cleaner mining techniques to strengthen its role in the green energy supply chain.
Industry News
Allegations of human rights and environmental abuse at mining operations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia tripled in 2024, raising alarms over the hidden costs of the green transition.
MINEX Forum News
The session centered on how Central Asia is leveraging technological innovation—including digitalisation, automation, and advanced environmental management—to enhance mining sector efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It aimed to demonstrate actionable strategies for modern…
MINEX Forum News
Uzbekistan is emerging as a regional leader in the field of critical minerals research and training. The country is making significant investments in institutional capacity building, illustrated by the establishment of the…
MINEX Forum News
By 2040, global uranium demand for the nuclear sector is expected to have risen by 80%. This projected increase will drive the long-term growth in uranium requirements, resulting in the depletion of…
MINEX Forum News
Central Asia is at a critical juncture, facing the environmental legacy of past industrial and mining activities while striving for a sustainable, responsible future. The region’s mining sector must contend with the…
Miscellaneous
Central Asia possesses immense, largely untapped mineral resources, positioning the region as a major potential hub for global raw materials critical to economic growth, industrial development, and the energy transition.
MINEX Forum News
Central Asia is positioned to become a reliable, investment-ready partner in the minerals and metals industry, but long-term stability and international credibility must be established beyond merely owning resources.
Industry News
Kazakhstan is set to double copper production by 2030 as it launches major new mining projects and boosts exploration spending.