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Kazakhstan–EU Gateway Launches New Platform for Strategic Critical Raw Materials Cooperation
The Kazakhstan–EU Gateway platform was inaugurated in Brussels to deepen strategic cooperation on critical raw materials.
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MINEX Forum News
Central Asia Emerges as a Strategic Critical Minerals Hub, but Investment, Governance and Long Timelines Remain Major Hurdles
MINEX EURASIA 2025 underscored that Central Asia is rising as a critical minerals powerhouse — but real progress depends on investment, governance and long-term project execution.
Industry News
US–Central Asia Summit Triggers Wave of Strategic Metals Deals Across the Region
US companies are moving aggressively into Central Asia’s critical mineral sector, intensifying competition with China while regional governments seek better investment terms.
Policies and Regulation
Pipelines and Rare Elements: How Central Asia Became America’s New Geo-economic Frontier
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
Turkey’s Miryildiz Mining to Launch Gold and Copper Production in Kazakhstan by 2026
Turkey’s Miryildiz Mining will invest $482 million to develop gold and copper production in Kazakhstan, targeting output by 2026 amid record metal prices and expanding cooperation with the Development Bank of Kazakhstan.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Confirms Central Asia–U.S. Summit in Washington on November 6
Kazakhstan confirms that Central Asian leaders will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on November 6 for a C5+1 summit focused on security, trade, and critical minerals
Industry News
U.S.–China Trade Escalation Puts Spotlight on Kazakhstan’s Rare Earth Potential
Amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, Kazakhstan is gaining attention as a potential pillar in global rare-earth diversification — a resource-rich state balancing openness, infrastructure limits, and strategic neutrality.
Industry News
Tajikistan Targets Role in Global Rare Earth Supply Chain, Eyes Lithium and Antimony Production Expansion
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.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Sign Memorandum to Boost AI and Digital Development
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan signed a memorandum to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Policies and Regulation
CIS Nations Discuss Subsoil Management at Astana Meeting
The XXVIII session of the CIS Intergovernmental Council on Subsoil Exploration concluded in Kazakhstan with discussions on mineral resource cooperation, technological modernization, and sustainable practices. While the meeting highlighted regional coordination efforts,…