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China unveils breakthrough green tech for metal extraction
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (98+ words) Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have unveiled an innovative green extraction technology capable of efficiently recovering critical metals essential for the rapidly expanding clean energy sector, TV BRICS reports. China unveils breakthrough green tech for metal extraction Researchers…...
On the horizon: Kazakhstan advances toward strategic lithium extraction
2+ week, 6+ day ago (228+ words) Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction, Iran Sharkhan, has outlined the potential timeline for launching commercial lithium extraction in Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports. According to him, active geological exploration is currently underway in Kazakhstan. To date, four promising sites…...
Aktobe region to launch USD 500 mln chrome processing project
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (232+ words) Work is underway in Aktobe region to implement a major investment project for deep chrome processing, initiated under the Investment order mechanism at the request of the regional akimat. The initiative aims to develop a chemical and metallurgical cluster and…...
Japan mines rare earths from the deep sea first in the world
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (183+ words) Japan has become the first country to begin mining rare earth metals from the ocean floor, targeting deposits in the exclusive economic zone around Minamitori-shima, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports, citing Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. These deep-sea…...
Over 21, 000 visit Mongolia this month
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) Qazinform Over 21, 000 visit Mongolia this month As of January 2026, Mongolia has welcomed 21, 066 tourists. This indicates that tourist flow remained stable during the first month of the year, and suggests that winter tourism is becoming more active. The highest volume of…...
Demand for critical materials to double over the next five years, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) Qazinform Demand for critical materials to double over the next five years, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has outlined the strategic role of nuclear energy and critical minerals in Kazakhstan's long-term development in an extended interview with…...
Kazakhstan launches rare earth metal processing projects
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) Four priority areas for developing the sector have been identified to implement at least three rare earth metal processing projects, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev told a Government meeting, Kazinform News Agency reports. recycling and production of heat-resistant…...
Kazakhstan to launch new projects on rare earth metals
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (207+ words) President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed the government to launch a number of enterprises in the field of rare earth metals in Kazakhstan within the next three years, reports a Kazinform News Agency correspondent. Kazakhstan to launch new projects on rare…...
EU Raw Materials Week 2025 features inaugural special session on CA
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (239+ words) The EU Raw Materials Week 2025 has launched for the first time a special session on Central Asia, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports. Kazakhstan was represented at the high-level forum by a delegation led by Deputy Industry and Construction Minister Rakhymzhan…...