Pakistan and Poland are seeking to expand cooperation in energy, mining, and agriculture, with ORLEN planning to double its investment in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector.
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Kazakhstan and Germany launch a new consortium to strengthen mining and metallurgy education and research in East Kazakhstan.
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Kyrgyzstan increased gold, silver, coal, and gas output in early 2025, even as license revocations reshaped the mining sector.
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Portugal’s Barroso lithium project faces EU pressure for fast-tracking, but local communities warn of severe environmental and social costs.
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A US delegation has visited titanium and zirconium mines in Ukraine, launching the first projects under a new bilateral minerals agreement.
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Bulgaria’s Ada Tepe gold mine in Krumovgrad is being hailed as a model of sustainable mining, with plans to transform the site into a tourist zone after closure.
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Kazakhstan will create a national laboratory to prevent uncontrolled export of rare earths and precious metals hidden in raw material shipments.
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Ursula von der Leyen urged the EU to cut barriers to AI and lithium projects, strengthen energy links, and accelerate reforms to boost competitiveness.
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Serbia’s Timok district has revealed major copper and gold deposits, a discovery with potential to reshape global commodity markets.
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Kazakhstan remains an attractive mining destination but investor confidence is shaken by attempts to roll back reforms, tax uncertainties, and inconsistent R&D funding. Industry leaders call for stable rules, clear taxation, and continued open dialogue with government to ensure sustainable growth.
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