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Kazakhstan joins World Bank metals and minerals initiative

Kazakhstan’s government announced that the country joined the Metals and Minerals Compact in Thailand on 16 October. The 2026–2030 partnership covers geological data digitization, mineral processing technologies and private investment.

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Event / data period: 2026-10-16

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The statement includes a benchmark of helping attract approximately US$20 billion in investment by 2031. This is an investment attraction objective, rather than an approved $20 billion World Bank loan or a completed disbursement.

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Approximate objective, not a commitment or payment. Billion USD multiplied by 1,000,000,000.

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Egypt and World Bank discuss mining-sector roadmap

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NSW presents critical-minerals projects to investors in India and Korea

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Jordan industry chamber highlights Australian mineral-processing cooperation

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Jordan News Agency, interview with Jordan Chamber of Industry president1 min read Data included