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Japan and Kazakhstan to explore rare earth metals in Karaganda and Kostanai regions JOGMEC and Kazgeologiya National Geological Exploration Company are expecting to start exploration works in spring 2016, primarily in territories rich in yttrium in Karaganda and Kostanai regions.

28 October 2015

Rare earths facility in Stepnogorsk is ready for operations At the initial stage, production of rare earth concentrates will stand at 1 500 tons to be further brought up to 5 000 – 6 000 a year.

05 November 2012

Kazakhstani-Japanese JV SARECO to produce rare and rare earth metals in H2 2012 The shareholders are considering a feasibility study and are about to define parameters to expand the project: Vice Head of KazAtomProm.

03 May 2012

Japan interested in rare earth projects with Kazakhstan: Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry According to him, Japan could be very helpful to ensure effective production [of rare earths] as we do possess high technology.

02 May 2012

KazAtomProm and Toshiba Corporation of Japan launch a JV to produce rare metals and rare earths It is expected to start its operations as early as in November.

29 September 2011