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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.
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U.S. and Kazakhstan Deepen Strategic Collaboration on Critical Minerals
The meeting underscored the growing strategic alignment between Washington and Astana, particularly in the context of global supply chain resilience and national security.
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Intensifying Competition for Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials
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.
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Trump’s Tariff Surge Sparks Global Aluminum Scrap War as US-EU Tensions Rise
Trump’s Tariff Surge Sparks Global Aluminum Scrap War as US-EU Tensions Rise
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China Eases Rare Earth Export Curbs Amid Auto Industry Pressure, Offers “Green Channel” to EU Firms
China opens “green channel” for rare earth exports to EU amid supply chain pressure on auto giants, offering temporary relief — but doubts linger.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.