Industry News
Zijin’s Shadow: Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan Bear Brunt of Chinese Mining Expansion
Villagers in Serbia and Tajikistan say Zijin’s mining brings pollution, not prosperity—while governments deepen ties with China.
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EU Weathers ‘Severe Market Disruption’ as China’s Antimony Controls Spark 170% Price Surge, Commission Finds
EU's strategic foresight in diversifying its critical mineral sources has turned a potential supply chain crisis into a manageable situation with a potential upside. While the dramatic price increase will affect all…
Industry News
European Auto Sector Feels Strain as China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Disrupt Supply Chains
China’s rare earth export restrictions are rippling across Europe’s auto industry, forcing production cuts and urgent supply chain shifts.
Companies & Organisations
Uzbekistan and China’s Shandong Gold Group Sign Cooperation Agreement in Mining Sector
Uzbekistan signs mining cooperation deal with China’s Shandong Gold Group and Shandong Province authorities.
Industry News
China Proposes $5.47B Nuclear Power Project in Kazakhstan, Halving Estimated Cost
CNNC offers to build two nuclear units in Kazakhstan for $5.47B—half the original estimate and with full tech-sharing.
Industry News
Uzbekistan and China Advance Talks on Establishing SCO Development Bank
Uzbekistan and China hold detailed talks on SCO Development Bank to boost regional investment and infrastructure.
Industry News
Central Asia: A New Arena for Global Resource Competition
A comprehensive new academic study reveals how Central Asia is rapidly transforming into a pivotal arena where major global powers compete for access to vast mineral and energy resources, fundamentally reshaping regional…
Companies & Organisations
Iran Discovers Significant Antimony Reserves, Boosting Global Supply and Mining Sector
Iran discovers 7,000 metric tons of antimony, boosting global supply and supporting its mining sector expansion.
Policies and Regulation
EU Weighs Import Curbs and Export Duties to Protect Metals Industry
The EU considers metal import curbs and export duties to counter U.S. tariffs and Chinese oversupply.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan and China Discuss Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Kazakhstan explores nuclear energy cooperation with China's CNNC.