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Uranium Tax Increase in Kazakhstan: Implications for the Global Market
Kazakhstan, the world's largest producer of uranium, is planning a significant tax increase on the mining of this nuclear fuel starting next year. This decision, announced by the state-owned mining company Kazatomprom, includes an increase of at least 50% in the...
The US Initiative for Improving Environmental Standards in Southeast Asia: Collaboration with Indonesia
The United States has begun discussions with Indonesia about joining a multinational partnership to improve environmental standards in Southeast Asia. José Fernandez, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment, revealed the proposal during...
Steel Production in China: Uninterrupted Growth Despite Weak Demand in the Construction Sector
Steel production in China continued to grow in June, with no signs of a slowdown in mid-July. According to data released on 15 July by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), this positive trend remained solid despite weak demand in the construction sector. However,...
Platinum Imports to India: A Game of Laws and Opportunities
Platinum imports into India in the past four weeks, starting in mid-June, have surpassed the 2023 total, as bullion traders exploited a loophole by registering alloys containing about 90 per cent gold as platinum to avoid higher duties, according to reports from...