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29 Sept 2026 · Trend News Agency
Kazakhstan and Germany adopt 2026–2028 roadmap on critical raw materials and industry
During the Kazakh president's state visit to Berlin, the two presidents agreed a joint declaration and roadmap for industrial, technological and raw-materials cooperation for 2026–2028. It covers extraction and processing of critical raw materials, joint production and supply chains, alongside energy and green hydrogen cooperation.
16 Sept 2026 · Trend News Agency
Kazakhstan and South Korea agree joint rare and rare earth metals research centre in Almaty
At the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea summit in Seoul, Kazakhstan's president proposed deeper cooperation on critical raw materials and processing, noting the country holds all ten minerals South Korea classes as strategic. The sides agreed to set up a joint research centre for rare and rare earth metals in Almaty with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, and Kazakhstan floated a joint company covering extraction through to battery and semiconductor components.
13 Aug 2026 · The Astana Times
Kazakhstan's Northern Katpar and Upper Kairakty tungsten project enters feasibility study phase
The joint venture between US-based Cove Capital (70%) and Kazakh state miner Tau-Ken Samruk (30%) began its definitive feasibility study and site preparation in July 2026, with the study due to finish before the end of 2027. The roughly US$1.1 billion project plans domestic processing into ammonium paratungstate, and US EXIM and DFC have issued letters of interest totalling up to US$1.6 billion.
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