Elvira Kadyrova Central Asia is emerging as a global focal point amid the worldwide transition toward clean energy. Abundant reserves of uranium, copper, lithium, and rare earth metals position the region as a strategic partner for the EU, the US, and other international stakeholders seeking to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on dominant market players. These … [Read more...]
Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements: Understanding the Resources Shaping the Future
nCa Report For much of the past decade, the global conversation on energy has focused on oil, natural gas and renewable power. More recently, another group of resources has moved into the spotlight: critical minerals and rare earth elements. These materials are now central to discussions on economic security, industrial policy, technological innovation and supply chain … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan, Korea Forge $9.6 Billion worth package of investment deals, Launch a new model of high-tech and innovative cooperation
Following a summit in Tashkent on June 14, 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol of Korea and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a series of agreements ushering in a "New Era of High-Tech and Innovative Cooperation" between the two nations. These agreements span vital sectors including critical minerals, rail transportation, agriculture, finance, and … [Read more...]
USA and Central Asia held the inaugural meeting of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue
On 8 February 2024, the US Department of State hosted the inaugural meeting of the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue (CMD). According to press release, issued by the US Department of State, the meeting was chaired by Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez. The discussion was focused on goals and objectives of the CMD, which will seek … [Read more...]