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Kazakhstan’s Critical Minerals Hub: The AIFC Pathway to Investment
Kazakhstan positions itself as a critical-minerals investment hub—leveraging large endowments (uranium, copper, REEs, lithium) and the AIFC’s English-law framework, tax incentives, and access to capital—to attract global investors. The report highlights priorities to unlock capital: junior-exploration financing, upgrading reserve/reporting standards, expanding refining/midstream capacity, and strong ESG alignment to de-risk projects and scale supply chains. Source: Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
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The role of traceability in critical mineral supply chains
As global demand for critical minerals grows, it will be important to anticipate and address the potential harms the mining and metals sector can have on societies, communities and the environment. Traceability should serve clear objectives rather than become an end in itself: policy makers and practitioners should adopt a measured approach, progressively deploying mechanisms where necessary while allowing for […]
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Canada’s critical minerals to contribute $500 billion to GDP
Canada is host to 31 different critical minerals, many of which are necessary for building a path to net zero. For instance, Canada is one of the few Western nations that have an abundance of cobalt, graphite, lithium, and nickel – critical minerals that are essential to creating batteries and EVs. Canada is also a major producer of copper, which […]
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A strategy for South Africa minerals and metals
South Africa possesses a wealth of these minerals, which are becoming increasingly crucial for the global shift towards a low-carbon and technologically advanced economy. Platinum, manganese, iron ore, coal and chrome ore have been identified as the country’s “High-Criticality Minerals”. Gold, vanadium, palladium, rhodium and Rare Earth Elements form a second group. Key priorities are: 1) Exploration; 2) Research & […]
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World Mining Data 2025
The production figures of 65 mineral commodities from 168 countries are summarized and statistically evaluated – mineral commodities is listed in detail by continents, country groups, development status, per capita income, economic blocks, political stability of producing countries, largest producers. Source: Federal Ministry of Finance, Austria
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Ukraine’s resources & critical raw materials
In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, energy resources are more than just commodities—they are powerful tools of influence and resilience. The latest article from the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence dives deep into Ukraine’s critical resources and their strategic implications. From its vast natural reserves to its role in global energy markets, Ukraine’s resource dynamics are central to understanding […]
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MARKET INSIGHTS

Coal used in steelmaking designated as a critical material
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced on May 22 the designation of coal used in the production of steel

Africa’s role in the global race for critical minerals
The transition to renewable and low-carbon energy sources requires a significant increase in demand for critical minerals, such as lithium,

Chile’s state-centric lithium policy may deter investment
The Chilean government recently published the results of a request for information (RFI) intended to gauge investment interest in the
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