U.S. and EU critical minerals focus shifts toward Central Asia supply chains
A geopolitical contest for critical minerals is taking shape in Central Asia as the United States increases efforts to secure resources used for artificial intelligence,...
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Asbestos in Austrian quarry stone prompts EU regulatory scrutiny and Hungary checks
Quarry shutdowns in Burgenland after asbestos tests A cross-border investigation is under way following findings of asbestos minerals in rock extracted from quarries in Austria....
EU prepares mining and permitting overhaul tied to critical raw materials targets
The European Commission is preparing a reform of mining and permitting regulations as Brussels seeks reliable access to critical raw materials for Europe’s energy transition,...
EU to overhaul mining permitting for critical minerals supply security
The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of mining regulations and permitting procedures as Brussels seeks more stable access to critical raw materials for...
Refined copper anode exports from Kamoa-Kakula begin via Lobito Corridor
Kamoa-Kakula in the Democratic Republic of Congo has started shipping refined copper directly to Europe through the Lobito Corridor. The first exports mark a new...
Norsemont reports copper, lead and zinc zones at Choquelimpie Phase 3
Norsemont Mining says its Choquelimpie project in northern Chile shows a more complex, metal-rich system than previously understood. The company states that while the deposit...
Saudi Arabia-Kazakhstan critical minerals cooperation at Astana Mining and Metallurgy Congress
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, reaffirmed Kazakhstan as a trusted strategic partner in the global critical minerals sector. He made...
CBAM and CRMA shift European critical minerals investment toward verified low-carbon supply
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is increasingly influencing investment decisions across the mining and metals supply chain as implementation progresses and policymakers...
Central Asia Metals reports higher copper, zinc and lead output in 2026
Central Asia Metals (CAML) says it has built momentum into the second half of 2026, citing higher production from its main assets, stronger copper pricing...
Central Asia Metals to acquire Cygnus Metals via Australian scheme of arrangement
Central Asia Metals (CAML) is pursuing the proposed acquisition of Cygnus Metals Limited to add a copper-gold project in Canada to its portfolio. The transaction...