Policies and Regulation Archives - MINEX Central Asia 2024

U.S.-Kazakhstan Strategic Energy Dialogue Concludes Successfully

The U.S. Department of State and Department of Energy, in coordination with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Energy, held the U.S.-Kazakhstan Strategic…

24/07/2024

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China Implements Stricter Rare Earth Regulations to Safeguard National Security

China has unveiled new regulations on rare earths to protect national security.

12/07/2024

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Changes in Uranium Mining Tax Rates Announced for 2025

Kazakhstan to implement new differentiated uranium mining tax rates starting in 2025.

11/07/2024

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Ministry of Industry to Auction Off New Mining Sites This Month

The Ministry of Industry will auction off 23 new mining sites with confirmed reserves this month.

10/06/2024

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Kyrgyz Parliament Lifts Ban on Uranium and Thorium Mining, Focusing on Economic Benefits

Deputies of the Kyrgyz Parliament have approved a bill lifting the ban on uranium and thorium mining, citing potential economic benefits for the country.

04/06/2024

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Kazakhstan Implements Measures to Address Raw Material Shortage

Kazakhstan implements measures to address raw material shortage.

08/05/2024

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EU and international partners agree to expand cooperation on critical raw materials

The Critical Raw Materials Club announced by the European Commission now becomes a full part of the MSP Forum. This will create a greater, more…

07/04/2024

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The Republic of Kazakhstan intends to exclude machinery and metallurgy industry goods from the national procurement

According to the document, foreign companies will be barred from participating in Kazakhstan's procurement of machinery, metallurgical products, and several other sectors for a period…

22/03/2024

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The China Chamber of Commerce response to the Approval of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)

The China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (CCCEU) on Tuesday urged the EU not to disrupt global critical raw materials supply chains and…

20/03/2024

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Interview with Bekhzod Mamatov, Head of Department of Uzbekistan’s Mining and Geology Ministry

Interview with Bekhzod Mamatov, Head of Department of the Ministry of Mining of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the sidelines of the PDAC 2024 Convention.

14/03/2024

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Kazakhstan Canada Business Council Strengthens Ties at PDAC 2024 Convention

The Kazakhstan Canada Business Council (KCBC) fortifies economic ties at the PDAC 2024 Convention, addressing key sectors and fostering collaboration between Kazakhstani and Canadian business…

07/03/2024

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Critical Minerals: A Direct Line to Strengthening US-Central Asia Relations

In the recent article published on Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Gregory Wischer, the founder and principal of Dei Gratia Minerals (a critical minerals consultancy)…

28/02/2024

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The National Geological Service (NGS) plans to develop another database of geological data, which will be integrated into the information platform minerals.gov.kz

At a mining industry conference, Erlan Galiev announced plans to establish a dedicated database for primary geological information on the minerals.gov.kz portal in Kazakhstan.

28/02/2024

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Central Asia at a crossroads to Breaking China’s Rare Earth Monopoly

U.S. officials hoping to break China's near monopoly on the production of rare earth elements needed for many cutting-edge technologies should engage the governments of…

andrey.b@advantix.co.uk30/01/2024

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Uzbekistan’s Strategic Vision in Reshaping its Mining Sector

On January 15, 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the development of the new subsoil use law, crafted with the expertise of international consultants from the…

andrey.b@advantix.co.uk19/01/2024

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President Mirziyoyev charts strategic course for Uzbekistan’s geology sector

On January 15, 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the work done in the field of geology and plans.

andrey.b@advantix.co.uk19/01/2024

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Kazakhstan’s Mining Sector at a Crossroads over Proposed Export Restriction

In a recent development, the Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines, which represents the interests of explorers, developers, and producers of minerals in Kazakhstan, has expressed concerns…

andrey.b@advantix.co.uk18/01/2024