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54 published stories in this archive.
Investment Projects
Tajikistan's Minister of Industry discussed industrial projects with Chinese firms, focusing on electric machinery production, lithium processing, and the modernisation of the Tajik Aluminium Plant.
Industry News
China's energy chief visited Kazakhstan to launch a civil nuclear cooperation working group as Beijing simultaneously deepened mining, trade, uranium, agricultural and cultural ties across all five Central Asian states in a…
Industry News
MINEX Asia 2026 in Ankara is set to formalise a new geo-economic corridor from Central Asia's critical mineral reserves through the Caucasus to Turkey and Europe, as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan move…
MINEX Forum News
The panel concluded that ECMO has an important role to play as a practical, delivery-focused platform. Rather than duplicating existing diplomatic initiatives, ECMO aims to support implementation by bringing together governments, state-owned…
Industry News
Central Asia is entering a pivotal moment in its mineral future. The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington signalled a shift in how the region is perceived — not as a geopolitical…
Industry News
The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial marks a seismic shift for Central Asia, repositioning the region from a geopolitical "Great Game" buffer to the essential pivot of a new U.S.-led industrial order. By…
Industry News
Tajikistan focused on new mining contracts and project launches last year rather than major mineral discoveries.
Companies & Organisations
Tajikistan has approved a domestically funded iron production project aimed at import substitution and exports.
Policies and Regulation
The recent C5+1 summit at the White House signals a shift toward “resource diplomacy,” with the U.S. targeting rare earth minerals to counter China. Strategic partnerships—such as a $1.1 billion tungsten agreement…
Industry News
Tajikistan and South Korea have signed a deal to jointly develop the Maikhura tungsten deposit, creating a full-cycle supply chain for this strategic mineral.