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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Kyrgyzstan increased gold, silver, coal, and gas output in early 2025, even as license revocations reshaped the mining sector.
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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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"The fund will act as a kind of beacon — when it invests in a project, it will enable the DFC to invest both equity and debt financing and allow other international institutions to invest as well," said Sobolev.
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Kazakhstan’s vast reserves of critical minerals, from rare earths to titanium, were in the spotlight during a British-Kazakh Society webinar that brought together diplomats, industry experts, and analysts. The session explored Kazakhstan's emerging role as a crucial global supplier, strategies for sustainable mining, and the challenges of securing resilient supply chains in an era of geopolitical uncertainty.
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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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Sokolovsko-Sarbayskoye Mining Production Association (SSGPO), a subsidiary of the Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), has secured a new syndicated credit facility of up to $400 million, signalling a complex financial strategy within the corporate group. The move, which involves loans to commonly controlled firms, comes as the company continues to invest in new projects while navigating its role as a key player in Kazakhstan’s mining sector.
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France's EMILI project, home to Europe's largest lithium deposit, just got a major boost. A recent pre-feasibility study revealed higher-than-expected lithium grades, doubling the project's lifespan from 25 to 50 years. This development, hailed by French Minister of Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci, solidifies EMILI's role as a cornerstone of Europe's energy transition and a key to achieving lithium production sovereignty.
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Avrupa Minerals has regained full ownership of its Sesmarias project in Portugal after a five-year partnership with Sandfire MATSA. With high-grade drill results and complex geology, the company is actively seeking a new partner to help move the project toward a mining decision.
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