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Greenland Approves 30-Year Molybdenum Mining Project to Supply 25% of EU Demand
Greenland approved a 30-year licence for a major EU-backed molybdenum mine that could supply 25% of Europe’s demand.
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Central and Eastern Asia
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Companies & Organisations
Kaz Resources and Cove Kaz Capital Launch 2025 Work Programs to Advance Critical Minerals in Kazakhstan
Kaz Resources and Cove Kaz Capital launch major 2025 exploration and rare earth development programs across Kazakhstan.
Policies and Regulation
EU Urged to Prioritise ESG in Central Asia’s Raw Materials Push
Critical raw materials (CRM) now sit at the heart of the partnership announced at the region’s first EU-Central Asia summit, and Brussels has earmarked €2.5 billion ($2.875 billion) of that money for new…
Companies & Organisations
Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combine Aims for 50 Years of Gold Production
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine's (NGMK) extensive resource base, estimated at 146 million ounces of gold (approximately 4,540 tonnes), will support its gold production operations for at least 50 years.
Companies & Organisations
Kyrgyzaltyn Confident in Kumtor’s 2025 Gold Production Target
Kubat Abdraimov, Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC, expressed confidence that Kumtor Gold Company's 2025 gold production plan is achievable following a recent inspection tour of the mine.
Companies & Organisations
South Jelken uranium deposit in Uzbekistan is set for launch by end of 2025
The South Jelken uranium deposit is nearing the final stage of preparation for industrial development.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Unveils 38 Major New Mineral Deposits
Kazakhstan has announced the discovery of 38 new mineral deposits, including copper, nickel, coal, gold, and rare earth metals, following extensive geological surveys in early 2025.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakh Oligarch Vladimir Zhumanbayev Expands Mining Empire
One of Kazakhstan’s wealthiest businessmen, Vladimir Zhumanbayev, has further expanded his industrial footprint with the acquisition of two new assets through his company, Altynalmas.
Companies & Organisations
Over 3 Million Tonnes of Secondary Resources Processed in Karaganda
Qarmet, a leading industrial company, has announced a significant milestone in its recycling efforts, having processed over 3.1 million tonnes of secondary resources by the end of May 2025.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakhstan Selects CNNC to Lead Construction of Second Nuclear Power Plant
Kazakhstan has selected CNNC to lead its second nuclear power project, located in Almaty region.