Industry News
Kazatomprom Signs MoU with Slovakia’s SEAS to Strengthen Nuclear Energy Ties
Kazatomprom and Slovakia’s SEAS have signed a memorandum to explore uranium supply and nuclear cooperation, marking a new milestone in EU–Kazakh energy ties.
Region
Central and Eastern Asia
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Industry News
Kazakhstan Lifts Export Duty on Gallium to Boost Strategic Metal Production
Kazakhstan has removed its 10% export duty on gallium to stimulate production and secure a foothold in the global strategic metals market.
Companies & Organisations
Sinopec Begins Drilling Deep Exploration Well in Kazakhstan’s Sai-Utes Region
Sinopec has launched drilling of a 5,500-meter exploration well in Kazakhstan’s Sai-Utes, following years of seismic and geological research.
Industry News
Kazakhstan to Auction 39 Strategic Mineral Sites, Including Gold and Polymetallic Deposits
Kazakhstan will auction 39 mineral-rich deposits, including gold and polymetallic sites, with bids open until September 2.
Site visits
Visit to the AKFA Group’s Technopark, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan
The visit to the Technopark was organised to present the plans of the Forum's strategic partner, the "Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex " (UzTMK), to establish two industrial parks in Uzbekistan specializing in…
Industry News
China Says Rare Earths “Not a Problem” for Europe Amid Export Licensing Concerns
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Europe’s rare earth needs “can be met,” dismissing concerns over recent export controls.
Companies & Organisations
Zijin Mining Acquires One of Kazakhstan’s Largest Gold Mines for $1.2 Billion
Zijin Mining is buying Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok gold mine for $1.2 billion, expanding its global gold portfolio.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakhstan to Become World’s Second-Largest Gallium Producer as ERG Commits $20M Investment
ERG will invest $20 million to produce gallium in Kazakhstan by 2026, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in the critical mineral market.
Industry News
Kazakhstan and China Deepen Nuclear and Trade Ties with $25 Billion Deal
Kazakhstan and China will sign $25 billion in agreements, deepening cooperation in nuclear energy, uranium, and trade infrastructure.
Industry News
Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Two-Step: Rosatom to Build First Plant, China Likely for Second
Kazakhstan will build two nuclear plants — one by Russia’s Rosatom and another likely by China — in a bold geopolitical balancing act.