Kazakhstan is set to open an internationally accredited rare-earth metals laboratory in Astana, a project certified by RCI Inspection and PARAGON. The new facility, part of a broader push by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to develop high-tech production of critical materials, will support the country's strategic shift from raw material exports to value-added processing and manufacturing.
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Kazakh Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev introduced a wide range of reforms aimed at strengthening special economic zones (SEZs) and expanding rare-earth metal production during a government meeting on Sept. 9, chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov
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Kazakhstan will launch electronic geological mapping in 2026 as part of its nationwide digitalisation drive.
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Canadian aluminum producers, primarily from Quebec, are redirecting their exports to Europe. This shift is a direct result of the 25% tariff on aluminum imports reinstated by the US in March, and then doubled to 50% in June. The tariffs have made shipments to the US market significantly more expensive, prompting companies to seek more profitable alternatives.
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The American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction has taken its first significant step by selecting key mining projects for pilot investments. During its inaugural meeting in Kyiv on 3 September, the fund's governing board, comprising representatives from both the Ukrainian and US governments, agreed on the regulatory framework and established specialised committees. The next phase involves identifying the first batch of projects, which will be discussed later this month during a visit by a US delegation.
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Greenland Resources has signed an MoU with Hempel to secure long-term molybdenum supply for Germany, strengthening EU industrial and defence supply chains.
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ABMEC’s Annual Conference and Exhibition returns to Doncaster this November, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and future mining professionals.
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The discovery of a substantial copper deposit in Mongolia's Övörkhangai province has sparked significant interest from investors. The Oyut deposit, with estimated reserves of 357 million metric tons, has been positioned as a major economic opportunity for the nation.
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A new analytical report positions Kazakhstan as a potential leader in mineral investment, but warns that the nation must actively support junior mining companies, establish a stable legal framework, and strategically align with global trends to unlock its vast, unexplored geological potential.
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Poland’s coal mining industry narrowed its losses in the first half of 2025 but still faces rising costs and falling output. The government has pledged billions in subsidies and loans, with total state support potentially reaching nearly €10 billion by 2031.
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