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61 published stories in this archive.
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.
Industry News
Tajikistan plans to become the first CIS country to produce lithium and a major player in the global market for critical metals driving the green transition.
Industry News
Tajikistan plans to modernize its rare earth facilities and expand lithium, antimony, and copper production, aiming to join the global clean energy metals supply chain.
Industry News
In the remote, mountainous terrain of western Tajikistan, a new mining boom is underway. Beneath jagged peaks that soar over 4,000 metres high, miners are working round the clock to extract antimony,…