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Kazakhstan Rises to Third Place in Global Tungsten Production Amid Price Surge
Kazakhstan has become the world’s third-largest tungsten producer as global prices surge and geopolitical competition intensifies.
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Kazakhstan at PDAC 2026: The Next Major Frontier for Mineral Discoveries?
Kazakhstan made a powerful statement at PDAC 2026 in Toronto, marking a successful debut for the Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines as the event’s official organiser. With over 130 delegates in attendance, the…
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Europe Accelerates Lithium Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China
Europe is expanding lithium mining and processing efforts to reduce dependence on China and strengthen supply chains for the energy transition.
Companies & Organisations
Uzbekistan Launches Major Copper Plant at AGMK to Boost Industrial Growth
Uzbekistan has launched a $2.7 billion copper processing plant at AGMK, doubling output and advancing plans to build a high-value industrial metals sector.
Companies & Organisations
ACG Metals Targets Up to 10 Copper Mine Acquisitions to Scale Production
ACG Metals is targeting up to 10 copper mine acquisitions to rapidly expand production and establish itself as a Western supplier amid rising global demand.
Policies and Regulation
US DOE Launches $500M Push to Strengthen Critical Minerals and Battery Supply Chains
The US Department of Energy is allocating up to $500 million to boost domestic critical minerals processing, recycling and battery manufacturing capacity.
Industry News
Uzbekistan to Boost Copper Processing Capacity to 240000 Tonnes
Uzbekistan expects copper processing capacity to reach 240000 tonnes this year as AGMK expands operations and ramps up production at the Yoshlik-1 deposit.
Industry News
Uzbekistan Reports Major Copper and Gold Reserves at Yoshlik-1 and Qalmoqqir
Uzbekistan has discovered major copper and gold reserves at the Yoshlik-1 and Qalmoqqir deposits, while a new processing plant at AGMK is set to double copper concentrate output.
Companies & Organisations
US, EU and Japan Prepare Critical Minerals Trade Pact to Counter China
The US, EU and Japan are preparing a critical minerals trade framework featuring price floors and coordinated policies to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Industry News
Middle East Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Commodity Markets
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are tightening global supplies of oil, fertilizers, chemicals and key industrial metals.