Kazakhstan and rare earth metals: new oil?Tengrinews.kz - There is an opinion: "whoever owns rare earth metals will own the whole world." And Kazakhstan, according to various estimates,
Kazakhstan leads in uranium productionKazakhstan produced 21,317 tons of uranium in 2012. It is Number One in the world by uranium production and Number Two by uranium deposits.
Moon may harbour alien minerals: study Minerals found in craters on the Moon may be remnants of asteroids that slammed into it and not, as long believed, the satellite's innards exposed by such impacts.
Kazakhstan may run out of uranium in 60 yearsKazakhstan has uranium reserves for 60-70 years at maximum production level and 80-90 years at current production without replenishment.
Japan, India to cooperate on rare earth production Japan has signed a memorandum of understanding with India to promote joint production of rare earth minerals, a move which will help reduce its reliance on China which controls most of the world's supply.
Kazakhstan to register new Nurnazen mineralKazakhstan is applying to the Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification for registration of a new mineral called Nurnazen.