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		<title>Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia metallurgists join spring city cleanup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over 150 volunteers from Zaporizhzhia Metinvest enterprises joined the spring cleanup. Employees of Zaporizhstal and Zaporizhkoks, together with their families, cleaned green areas and coastal areas, continuing the long-standing tradition of caring for Zaporizhzhia. On April 4, participants worked at two locations &#8211; in the green area at the intersection of Peremohy and Skifska streets&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kazakhstan: 10 coal deposits to be auctioned by year-end</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/08/kazakhstan-10-coal-deposits-to-be-auctioned-by-year-end.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[coal]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kazakhstan plans to attract more than 553 billion tenge in investment into its coal industry in 2026, the Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov has said at a Government&#8217;s meeting. According to the minister, 40 subsoil users are currently operating in the coal sector under 41 contracts. Systematic efforts are underway to attract new investment into the&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: Uzmetkombinat expands metal exports to Turkish market</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Uzmetkombinat]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[JSC Uzmetkombinat is actively working to expand international cooperation and strengthen its position in foreign markets. The company is currently negotiating with Turkish enterprises Albitra, specializing in pipe production, and Tekfem Demir Celik, engaged in trade and processing of metal products, regarding the export of hot-rolled coil products. Implementation of the agreements reached will allow&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Azerbaijan: AzerGold exports up in January-February 2026</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/07/azerbaijan-azergold-exports-up-in-january-february-2026.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[AzerGold]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[AzerGold CJSC exported products worth $30.9 million in January-February. According to the March issue of the Export Review by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, this represents an increase of $9.1 million, or 41.7%, compared to the same period in 2025. (Report)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Azerbaijan: gold export revenue up in January-February 2026</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/07/azerbaijan-gold-export-revenue-up-in-january-february-2026.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In January-February, Azerbaijan exported $60.7 million worth of gold, up by 51% YoY. This was stated in the February issue of the &#8220;Export Review&#8221; published by the Center for Analysis and Communication of Economic Reforms. Over the past two months, Azerbaijan&#8217;s non-oil and gas exports increased by 19.7% compared to the same period last year,&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzaltyn granted permission to develop gold-copper deposit in Talas region</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/06/kyrgyzstan-kyrgyzaltyn-granted-permission-to-develop-gold-copper-deposit-in-talas-region.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Kyrgyzaltyn]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kyrgyz government has granted Kyrgyzaltyn, a state-owned company, the right to develop the 178.6-hectare Taldy-Bulak deposit in the Talas district of the Talas region. The state-owned company was also granted permission to conduct geological exploration on the 3,315.4-hectare Taldy-Bulak site. The estimated gold reserves at the Taldy-Bulak deposit are 120 tons, and copper reserves&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kyrgyzstan: gold accounts for 26.3% of export revenue in 2025</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/06/kyrgyzstan-gold-accounts-for-26-3-of-export-revenue-in-2025.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported 6.2 tons of gold worth $683 million, according to the National Statistical Committee. This is 11.6 tons (a 2.9-fold decrease) and $723 million (a 2-fold decrease) less than in the previous year. Overall, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported various products worth approximately $2.6 billion. (Logistan)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: Interpipe announces acquisition of ArcelorMittal’s AMTP Roman Facility</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/03/ukraine-interpipe-announces-acquisition-of-arcelormittals-amtp-roman-facility.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Interpipe]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interpipe, a leading global producer of steel pipes and railway products, is pleased to announce the closure of the transaction to acquire the ArcelorMittal Tubular Products (AMTP) facility in Roman, Romania effective as of March 31. The transaction marks a significant milestone in Interpipe’s strategy to expand its European footprint and strengthen its position in&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: Zaporizhstal reveals March 2026 output</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/02/ukraine-zaporizhstal-reveals-march-2026-output.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Zaporizhstal]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In March 2026, Zaporizhstal produced 316.4 thousand tons of pig iron, 298.2 thousand tons of steel 254.6 thousand tons of rolled products. In January to March 2026, 819.3 thousand tons of pig iron, 758.2 thousand tons of steel and 660.6 thousand tons of rolled products were manufactured at the plant. (Zaporizhstal)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Azerbaijan: mining industry development program through 2031 to be prepared</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/02/azerbaijan-mining-industry-development-program-through-2031-to-be-prepared.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[mining]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Measures will be taken in Azerbaijan to develop the mining and metallurgy industries. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a corresponding decree. The purpose of the decree is to accelerate the development of the country&#8217;s mining (metal ores) and metallurgy industries across the entire value chain, efficiently utilize mineral resources, expand high-value-added metal processing, and increase&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>EAEU: Kazakhstan proposes zeroing import duty on titanium scrap and waste</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/02/eaeu-kazakhstan-proposes-zeroing-import-duty-on-titanium-scrap-and-waste.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[titanium]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has submitted for public discussion a proposal by the Kazakh government to permanently introduce a zero import customs duty on titanium scrap and waste imported into the Eurasian Economic Union (TN VED 8108 30 000 0). The EEC is also considering a proposal by the Kazakh authorities to permanently introduce&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kazakhstan: Chinese companies to invest $2.37 billion in alumina production</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/01/kazakhstan-chinese-companies-to-invest-2-37-billion-in-alumina-production.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[alumina]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chinese investors plan to build two alumina plants in Kazakhstan&#8217;s Kostanay region. The first plant is expected to have a capacity of up to 1 million tons per year. The project cost is 263.9 billion tenge ($0.554 billion). Production is scheduled to begin in 2028. The second plant is expected to have a capacity of&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: gold exports halted for fifth consecutive month</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Uzbekistan has gone five months without exporting gold, according to the National Statistics Committee. No shipments of the precious metal were made to foreign markets in January-February, compared with $1.7 billion during the same period in 2025. The suspension of sales began in October 2025 and continues despite high global prices. Gold prices remained near&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kazakhstan: major mining companies invest nearly 150 billion tenge in science</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/04/01/kazakhstan-major-mining-companies-invest-nearly-150-billion-tenge-in-science.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[mining]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[At a Government sitting on March 31, the Industry and Construction Minister Yersaiyn Nagaspayev announced the key innovative solutions launched in the country’s mining and smelting industry. He revealed that for the past five years, major mining companies had invested nearly 150 billion tenge in scientific research and developmental works, implementing over 1,500 projects. These&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: metallurgy output doubles in January 2026</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/31/uzbekistan-metallurgy-output-doubles-in-january-2026.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[metal industry]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In January, Uzbekistan manufactured metallurgical products worth 29.2 trillion sums, according to the National Committee on Statistics of Uzbekistan. This represents a 2.1-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025, highlighting significant growth in the sector. Data over recent years show a consistent upward trend in metallurgical output: 4.8 billion sums in 2020, 6.8&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kazakhstan: $84.9 million invested in establishing steel coil production facility</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/31/kazakhstan-84-9-million-invested-in-establishing-steel-coil-production-facility.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[metal industry]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Diamond Steel plant for the production of aluminum-zinc and non-ferrous coated steel coils is being built in Turkestan region. A 15-hectare plot of land within the Turan SEZ has been allocated for the plant&#8217;s construction. The project cost is 41 billion tenge ($84.9 million). The plant is expected to launch in late 2026. Kazakh&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: Interpipe deeply integrates into European market and expands premium product line</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/30/ukraine-interpipe-deeply-integrates-into-european-market-and-expands-premium-product-line.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Interpipe]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has been operating in Europe for a long time, and now this region has become the second “home” market for the company. This was stated by the company’s Director of Products and Resources, Vitaly Sueta, during the Exporters Summit 2026, organized by Forbes Ukraine. According to him, the company has&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: SkhidGOK to resume uranium ore mining and processing</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/30/ukraine-skhidgok-to-resume-uranium-ore-mining-and-processing.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[VostGOK]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In early April, it is planned to resume the operation of the mining and processing complexes of the state enterprise &#8220;Skidny Mining and Processing Plant&#8221;. This is stated in the Facebook post of the state-owned enterprise. As noted, the implementation of relevant preparatory measures was discussed at an operational meeting in the format of a&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: NGMK net profit up in 2025</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/30/uzbekistan-ngmk-net-profit-up-in-2025.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Net profit of Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NGMK) reached $3.5 billion in 2025, marking a 64% increase compared to $2.1 billion in 2024. The company’s revenue rose by 46.4%, to $10.8 billion, while operating profit grew by 58%, to $6.2 billion, up from $3.9 billion a year earlier. As of year-end, total assets stood&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: government negotiates future terms of steel supplies to EU</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-government-negotiates-future-terms-of-steel-supplies-to-eu.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian government is in dialogue with the European Union on maintaining the current conditions for access of Ukrainian metallurgical products to the EU market, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka has said during the Forbes Ukraine Exporters Summit. The EU plans to strengthen protection of the domestic market from steel&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: mining opportunities explored with Cauldron Energy</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/27/uzbekistan-mining-opportunities-explored-with-cauldron-energy.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On March 26, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology, Ural Yusupov, held a meeting with Cauldron Energy’s CEO, Jonothon Fisher. During the talks, the deputy minister provided a detailed overview of the current state of Uzbekistan’s mining sector and the key reforms being implemented in the industry. Special attention was given to the new&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: Interpipe supplies pipes for hottest geothermal well in Austria</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/26/ukraine-interpipe-supplies-pipes-for-hottest-geothermal-well-in-austria.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interpipe, a leading global producer of steel pipes and railway products, supplied 186 tons of steel casing pipes for a unique geothermally-heated mega-greenhouse project covering 18 ha in the East Styrian Basin, Austria. The project encompasses drilling of the two deviated deep wells of 3,278.5 m and 3,300 m in the East Styrian Basin southeast&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kyrgyzstan: Tax Service implements monitoring system in gold mining industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a working meeting with the management of SICPA SA, a Swiss technology company specializing in the development of security solutions and product traceability systems. The meeting was attended by Philippe Amon, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of SICPA SA; Jean-Philippe&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: mining and metallurgy discussed with Tajikistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On March 24, Bobir Islamov, Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan, met with representatives from Tajikistan, led by Sherali Kabir, Minister of Industry and New Technologies. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for bilateral cooperation in the mining, metallurgical, and broader industrial sectors. Special attention was given to strengthening collaboration between industry-specific&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: court recovers land rent debt from Valki-Ilmenit</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/25/ukraine-court-recovers-land-rent-debt-from-valki-ilmenit.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Zhytomyr Regional Prosecutor&#8217;s Office reported that the court satisfied the claim of the head of the Korostyshiv District Prosecutor&#8217;s Office in the interests of the state against Valki-Ilmenit LLC for the recovery of over 6 million UAH of land rent debt. Presumably, this refers to the decision of the Commercial Court of Zhytomyr Region&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: Uzmetkombinat and TMK sign strategic cooperation deal</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/25/uzbekistan-uzmetkombinat-and-tmk-sign-strategic-cooperation-deal.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tajikistan Iron and Steel Works]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uzmetkombinat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tajik Metallurgical Plant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[On March 24, ahead of the expected state visit of the President of Tajikistan to Uzbekistan, JSC Uzmetkombinat and the Tajik Metallurgical Plant signed a memorandum on strategic cooperation. The document provides for the development of a long-term partnership in the supply of raw materials. In particular, starting from the third quarter of 2027, Uzmetkombinat&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: repairman dies at AMKR quarry</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/25/ukraine-repairman-dies-at-amkr-quarry.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih ore mining and metallurgical works]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[An ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih employee has died. A fatal accident happened on March 23 at a mining department quarry. The person was a contractor repairman It is believed that the violation of labor safety has led to the tragedy. (Ukrainian Metal)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ukraine: Rada collects proposals on returning VAT to Poltava Mining and Processing Complex</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/24/ukraine-rada-collects-proposals-on-returning-vat-to-poltava-mining-and-processing-complex.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Poltava GOK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poltava Mining and Processing Works]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[At a meeting of the working group in the Verkhovna Rada, it was decided to collect proposals on ways to solve the problem of mining and processing complexes in the Kremenchuk district of the Poltava region. The proposal was submitted on March 23 by MP Oleksiy Movchan &#8211; Deputy Chairman of the VRU Committee on&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Uzbekistan: EBRD backs launch of MaxCopper production line in Tashkent</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/24/uzbekistan-ebrd-backs-launch-of-maxcopper-production-line-in-tashkent.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[First Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Greg Gayett, visited the new production line of MaxCopper in the Yangihayot district of Tashkent. The launch ceremony was also attended by EBRD’s Uzbekistan representative, Andi Aranitasi. During the visit, Greg Gayett emphasized the importance of supporting modern export-oriented projects like MaxCopper, noting&#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kyrgyzstan: Kumtor contributes about 2 billion soms to Tenir-Too Fund</title>
		<link>https://metalukraine.com/2026/03/24/kyrgyzstan-kumtor-contributes-about-2-billion-soms-to-tenir-too-fund.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Tenir-Too Development Fund has accumulated approximately 2 billion soms, formed through contributions from Kumtor Gold Company. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this at the Nooruz celebrations in Naryn region, emphasizing the company’s contribution to the region’s economy. According to him, starting in 2022, 0.6% of the Kumtor gold mine’s gross profit has been&#8230;]]></description>
		
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