Malawi begins mining at one of the world's largest rare earth metal deposits
An Australian company is launching a rare earth mining project in East Africa that was supposed to start several years ago.
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UMZ seeks beryllium, tantalum and niobium in Karaganda region — warehouse stocks are declining
The CIS's only and one of the world's largest rare refractory metals processing plants will launch its own geological exploration.
Chinese company to invest $30 million in rare mineral mining in Zhambyl region
A mineral that rarely makes headlines turns out to be a quiet but essential link in producing far more hyped rare metals.
SCO proposed creating joint ventures for the extraction of critical minerals
SCO countries discussed moving from talks on mineral resources to concrete mechanisms for joint work with them.
Kazakhstan dismissed concerns about exporting tungsten as cheap raw material
At a briefing in Astana, a direct question was raised: will Kazakhstan become a supplier of cheap raw materials for foreign investors mining rare metals?
Kazakhstan wants to double copper production by 2030 — and it's doing so at just the right time
KazMineral Management CEO Aizhan Balabatyrova announced at Astana Finance Day 2026 that Kazakhstan aims to double copper ore output to 300 million tonnes per year by 2030.
Giant mining and processing plant for 75 million tons of ore per year is being built in Kazakhstan
One of the country's largest mining projects in recent years is unfolding in the Abai Region.