{"id":7964,"date":"2025-05-21T07:50:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/?p=7964"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T00:36:30","slug":"odd-mine-opened-in-this-asian-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/en\/odd-mine-opened-in-this-asian-country\/7964\/","title":{"rendered":"20 million tons of glowing rare earth metals discovered in the core of Kazakhstan"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world’s largest landlocked country boasts a rich history and diverse culture. From vast deserts and steppes to majestic mountains and lush forests, it is no wonder that this country is so rich in various minerals, such as oil, gas, uranium, coal, and gold. Speaking of minerals, an odd mine was recently opened in the core of this country, and a confirmed deposit of nearly one million tonnes of rare earth metals<\/a> was discovered. According to a ministry forecast, the potential could increase to more than 20 million tonnes, subject to verification. This discovery is bound to significantly boost the country’s economy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The odd mine that was discovered in this Asian country<\/h2>\n

This Asian country discovered its biggest deposit<\/strong> of rare earth metals ever. Kazakhstan could receive a vital boost to its economy, as the discovery contains nearly one million tonnes of rare earth metals. The discovery was made in a mine in Karaganda, the core of Kazakhstan. Rare earths involve 17 raw materials that are crucial for the renewable energy transition and are in general highly sought after by China, Russia, the United States and Europe.<\/p>\n

According to Kazakhstan’s industry ministry forecast, the mine called “New Kazakhstan” could see its potential amount of resources increase to more than 20 million tonnes<\/strong> at a depth of 300 meters, with an average rare earth total of 700 grams per tonne. Note that these numbers are subject to verification and additional research.<\/p>\n

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The announcement was strategically made on the eve of the first EU-Central Asia summit, which kicked off in Uzbekistan. Leaders of the five Central Asian countries came together at the summit, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The President of the European Commission (EU) Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council Antonio Costa also attended.<\/div>\n

These countries are contending for influence over the rare earth metal discovery<\/h2>\n

The former Soviet republic country unfortunately does not have the required technology to leverage rare earth deposits and is pursuing foreign investment<\/strong>. Top contenders for influence in the resource-rich region include:<\/p>\n