Eurasian mining, markets, policy and technology intelligenceTag
321 published stories in this archive.
Industry News
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
Putin has ordered a roadmap to boost Russia’s rare-earth mining capacity by year’s end, aiming to reduce reliance on China and strengthen trade ties with Asia.
Companies & Organisations
Ferro-Alloy Resources’ Kazakhstan vanadium project sees costs fall 40% and secures $221.8 million in financing support from Chinese partners, boosting project economics.
Industry News
Canada has announced C$1.4 billion in new critical minerals investments under a G7 initiative, backing Rio Tinto, Nouveau Monde Graphite, and others to strengthen strategic supply chains.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan’s Development Bank has launched a $1 billion program to finance rare and critical minerals projects, aiming to boost high-tech industry and global competitiveness.
Industry News
Greater Sudbury welcomed a Hungarian delegation to discuss partnerships in battery technology, critical minerals, and clean energy innovation.
Industry News
With over 2 million tons of tungsten reserves, Kazakhstan is emerging as a key player in global critical mineral geopolitics — and the U.S. is moving fast to secure a stake.
Industry News
Kyrgyzstan hosted a major forum on mining transparency and investment, uniting government, business, and civil society to prepare for EITI 2027 and promote sustainable sector growth.
Companies & Organisations
Cornish Lithium has produced the UK’s first lithium hydroxide monohydrate, marking a milestone in domestic battery material production and advancing Britain’s push for energy independence.
Industry News
The EU will create a Critical Raw Materials Center to jointly purchase and stockpile essential minerals, part of a 2026 plan to boost Europe’s industrial sovereignty amid tightening Chinese export controls.