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109 published stories in this archive.
Policies and Regulation
At a high-level summit in Beijing, the European Union acknowledged China’s efforts to ease restrictions on rare earth exports, a move that had threatened key European industries. The curbs, imposed in April…
Industry News
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Europe’s rare earth needs “can be met,” dismissing concerns over recent export controls.
Industry News
Kazakhstan will build two nuclear plants — one by Russia’s Rosatom and another likely by China — in a bold geopolitical balancing act.
Industry News
Greenland approved a 30-year licence for a major EU-backed molybdenum mine that could supply 25% of Europe’s demand.
Policies and Regulation
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
Kazakhstan has selected CNNC to lead its second nuclear power project, located in Almaty region.
Industry News
The European Union is broadening its access to Kazakhstan’s and Uzbekistan’s resources to decrease its dependence on China, which currently leads the export of critical raw materials in the region.
Policies and Regulation
Trump’s Tariff Surge Sparks Global Aluminum Scrap War as US-EU Tensions Rise
Industry News
China opens “green channel” for rare earth exports to EU amid supply chain pressure on auto giants, offering temporary relief — but doubts linger.
Industry News
Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan say Zijin’s mining brings pollution, not prosperity—while governments deepen ties with China.