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Escaping the Green Resource Curse in Central Asia

MINEX Forum 7 Episodes Jun 15, 2026

This episode from MINEX Forum explores the critical mineral strategies of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, based on the research article 'Central Asia as New Battle Grounds.' It explains how modern electronics and green technologies depend on a concentrated global supply chain. The discussion highlights Central Asia's emerging role as a battleground for these resources and the potential risks of a 'resource curse.' Aimed at listeners interested in geopolitics, mining, and the energy transition.

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Central Asia’s Critical Minerals Moment: What the Reports Don’t Tell You Jun 15, 2026 00:21:27 This episode explores the shifting landscape of global resource security, specifically regarding the production and trade of rare earth elements and critical minerals. Reports detail China's strategic export restrictions on these materials, which have exposed the vulnerability of European supply chains in the green energy and defence sectors. In response, Türkiye is investing $600 million to b

Unlocking Kazakhstan: The New Frontier of Mining Investment Jun 11, 2026 00:23:15 On 8 June, MINEX Forum attended a closed-door panel in London, chaired by the Eurasia Critical Minerals Organisation (ECMO) and hosted by Pinsent Masons, bringing together geoscientists, financiers, lawyers, and diplomats from the Kazakh Embassy.The discussion cut through the headlines to ask the question that really matters for Kazakhstan's mining sector: not whether the geology is there, but

Unlocking Kazakhstan: The New Frontier of Mining Investment Jun 10, 2026 00:23:15 On 8 June, MINEX Forum attended a closed-door panel in London, chaired by the Eurasia Critical Minerals Organisation (ECMO) and hosted by Pinsent Masons, bringing together geoscientists, financiers, lawyers, and diplomats from the Kazakh Embassy.The discussion cut through the headlines to ask the question that really matters for Kazakhstan's mining sector: not whether the geology is there, but whe

Central Asia's Economic Ascent: The Mining Industry at the Heart of Regional Growth Jun 6, 2026 00:27:33 Welcome to the MINEX Forum podcast. In the next thirty minutes, we're going to walk through a story that most Western policymakers are still sleeping on—but that Beijing, Moscow, Brussels, and Washington are waking up to at pace.Central Asia is not simply growing. It is repositioning itself at the very heart of the global critical raw materials race. And the mining sector is no longer a backgr

Стратегическая реконфигурация цепочек поставок критически важных материалов: Центральная Азия-Турция May 27, 2026 00:16:14 Энергетический переход и цифровая революция заставляют мир искать замену монополии Китая на рынке критических минералов. В этом выпуске разбираем, как Центральная Азия и Южный Кавказ превращаются из сырьевых придатков в высокотехнологичные хабы. Как Казахстан и Узбекистан осваивают переработку редких металлов? Какую роль Турция играет в качестве главного логистического узла через Срединный коридор

Critical Minerals and the New Geoeconomics of Central Asia and Türkiye May 25, 2026 00:07:48 The provided sources examine the evolving geopolitical landscape of the critical minerals sector, focusing on the strategic importance of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. As global demand for materials like lithium and copper surges due to the energy transition, regional players such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are shifting from raw ore exports toward high-value domestic processing. Internati

Central Asia as New Battle Grounds: Critical Mineral Strategies of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan May 13, 2026 00:55:24 Welcome to this special deep-dive podcast episode, brought to you by the MINEX Forum. This episode is based on the groundbreaking research article, "Central Asia as New Battle Grounds: Critical Mineral Strategies of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan," authored by Younkyoo Kim, Lyailya Ivatova, Sujin Kang, and Yerden Ordabek.Whether you are driving an electric vehicle in Europe, using a smartphone in the U

Escaping the Green Resource Curse in Central Asia

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