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…
China has ramped up mining investments in Uzbekistan to secure critical minerals, but growing local scrutiny and geopolitical competition may complicate this expanding partnership.
Kazakhstan will auction 50 mineral deposits in June, including gold, copper, and rare earths. Rights will be offered for exploration or extraction. U.S., EU, and…