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US Energy Secretary Says Greenland Interest Driven by Security, Not Mining
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Greenland is a national security priority for Washington, with rare earth mining a secondary consideration.
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Lithuania Signals Willingness to Strike Bilateral Critical Minerals Deal With US
Lithuania may pursue a bilateral critical minerals deal with the US if EU negotiations fail to progress quickly enough.
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Germany Deepens Strategic Partnership With Kazakhstan on Energy and Critical Resources
Germany and Kazakhstan are expanding strategic cooperation in energy, critical minerals, and transport to strengthen resource security and economic diversification.
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TMK Expands Industrial Cooperation with Kazakhstan’s Ulba Metallurgical Plant
TMK and Ulba Metallurgical Plant discussed expanding cooperation in critical minerals processing and regional industrial integration.
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Kazakhstan Advances Detailed Geological Mapping to Boost Investment Potential
Kazakhstan is accelerating detailed geological mapping to identify new mineral prospects and prepare them for auction by 2027.
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Finland Launches First Lithium Mine to Boost Europe’s Battery Supply Chain
Finland has opened its first lithium mine, launching Europe’s first battery-grade lithium production chain.
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Czechia’s Chvaletice Manganese Project Gains Strategic Importance for EU Battery Supply Chains
Czechia’s Chvaletice project could supply up to a quarter of Europe’s manganese demand, strengthening regional battery material security.
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Türkiye and Uzbekistan Sign Mining Cooperation MoU Focused on Critical Minerals
Türkiye and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen mining cooperation, with an emphasis on critical minerals and rare earth elements.
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US Launches Project Vault to Secure Critical Minerals and Deepens Engagement With Central Asia
The US has launched Project Vault to build a strategic critical minerals reserve while positioning Central Asia as a key partner in diversifying global supply chains.
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DFC Highlights Major Investments at US Critical Minerals Ministerial
DFC showcased billions of dollars in financing and investments aimed at strengthening secure and diversified critical minerals supply chains.