lithium Archives - MINEX Central Asia 2024

EU Urged to Prioritise ESG in Central Asia’s Raw Materials Push

Critical raw materials (CRM) now sit at the heart of the partnership announced at the region’s first EU-Central Asia summit, and Brussels has earmarked €2.5…

andrey.b@advantix.co.uk18/06/2025

IEA Warns of Growing Global Supply Risks in Critical Mineral Markets

IEA flags mounting concentration and export controls as key threats to global critical mineral supply chains.

andrey.b@advantix.co.uk26/05/2025

IEA Warns of Growing Global Supply Risks in Critical Mineral Markets

IEA flags mounting concentration and export controls as key threats to global critical mineral supply chains.

26/05/2025

Kazakhstan Targets Nearly ₸12 Billion Investment in Rare Earth Metal Development

Kazakhstan is mobilizing nearly ₸12 billion to develop rare earth metal production and become a key player in the global battery material supply chain.

17/04/2025

Uzbekistan Signs Critical Minerals Investment Deals with U.S. Companies

Uzbekistan signs mineral investment deals with U.S. firms as part of a $2.6B sector push.

14/04/2025

UK Budget to Support Critical Mineral Imports to Strengthen Industry and Reduce Reliance on China

New UK budget provisions will fund critical mineral imports, focusing on self-sufficiency and industry growth.

29/10/2024

Kazakhstan Launches Lithium Recovery Facility Through Battery Recycling

Kazakhstan has started recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover lithium and other valuable metals.

23/09/2024

Startups Innovate Direct Lithium Extraction to Meet Rising Demand and Enhance Sustainability

Startups are advancing Direct Lithium Extraction technologies to meet the rising demand for lithium while promoting environmental sustainability.

30/08/2024

Kazakhstan’s President Emphasizes Potential of Rare Earth Minerals Mining

Kazakhstan's President highlights the importance of rare earth minerals mining for technological advancement and strategic sectors, emphasizing collaboration with international partners.

29/03/2024

New lithium deposit discovered in Eastern Kazakhstan: Foreign investors show interest in development

A new lithium deposit has been discovered in Eastern Kazakhstan, attracting the attention of foreign investors.

11/03/2024

Korean Geologists Uncover $15.7 Billion Lithium Deposit in Kazakhstan

Korean geologists from KIGAM uncover a significant lithium deposit in Kazakhstan, valued at approximately $15.7 billion.

08/03/2024

Miscellaneous

Rio Tinto Takes Cautious Approach to Lithium Amid Price Volatility

Rio Tinto remains cautiously optimistic about the future of lithium amid volatile market conditions and declining prices.

07/03/2024