As the race for critical raw materials intensifies, Kazakhstan is cementing its position as one of the most ambitious actors in Central Asia – a region increasingly courted by global powers seeking to stabilise mineral supply chains. This year’s EU Raw Materials Week reflected that shift. For the first time, Brussels dedicated an entire session to cooperation with Central Asia, signalling that Europe is reassessing its dependencies and preparing to engage resource-rich partners more seriously. Kazakhstan used the platform to showcase the development potential of its critical and rare-earth minerals sector. Meetings ... (full story)