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Kazakhstan Lifts Export Duty on Gallium to Boost Strategic Metal Production
Kazakhstan has removed its 10% export duty on gallium to stimulate production and secure a foothold in the global strategic metals market.
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China’s Smelter Expansion Cripples Western Metal Processors as Critical Minerals Crisis Deepens
Western smelters are collapsing under China’s metal overcapacity, threatening supply chains for key industrial and strategic minerals.
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EU Plans Emergency Stockpiles of Critical Minerals Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
The EU is moving to stockpile critical minerals and essential goods as it braces for geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions.
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Russian Forces Seize Major Ukrainian Lithium Deposit in Donetsk, Boosting Strategic Leverage
Russia’s capture of a major Ukrainian lithium deposit in Donetsk marks a strategic economic and geopolitical win.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakhstan to Become World’s Second-Largest Gallium Producer as ERG Commits $20M Investment
ERG will invest $20 million to produce gallium in Kazakhstan by 2026, aiming to challenge China’s dominance in the critical mineral market.
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Greenland Approves 30-Year Molybdenum Mining Project to Supply 25% of EU Demand
Greenland approved a 30-year licence for a major EU-backed molybdenum mine that could supply 25% of Europe’s demand.
Companies & Organisations
Turkey’s Onur Group to Begin Mining Major Ukrainian Mineral Deposits in 2026
Turkey’s Onur Group will begin mining critical minerals in Ukraine by 2026, including what may be the country’s largest graphite deposit.
Companies & Organisations
Tungsten West’s Hemerdon Mine Gains EU Strategic Status, Eyes 2026 Restart
Tungsten West’s Hemerdon mine gains EU strategic project status as it prepares to restart production by 2026.
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EU to Press China on Rare Earth Access at Upcoming July Summit
EU leaders head to Beijing in July aiming to secure rare earth supplies amid growing trade tensions with China
Companies & Organisations
Tungsten West’s Hemerdon Mine Named Strategic Project Under EU Critical Minerals Strategy
Tungsten West’s Hemerdon mine has been named a strategic EU project as the company pushes for UK backing and £69 million in funding.