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US-Kazakhstan Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Kazakhstan and United States issued a joint statement on actions they will undertake to deepen its Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Kazakhstan, which includes commercial deals in critical minerals sector. Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on…
Critical Minerals List of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom released its Critical Minerals Strategy in November 2025, revising the 2022 critical minerals list. The complete list of critical minerals, sourced from the Critical Mineral Intelligence Centre’s 2024 Criticality Assessment, is as follows: Aluminium* Antimony…
Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy
The United Kingdom’s Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the plan for how the country will secure the critical minerals it needs for economic growth and the clean energy transition up to 2035. The main objective of the Strategy is to strengthen the United Kingdom’s security of…
RESourceEU Action Plan
On 3 December 2025, the European Commission adopted the ReSourceEU Action Plan to accelerate the implementation of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), reduce strategic dependencies, and strengthen economic security. While it supports all critical raw materials, the…
DRC-US Strategic Partnership Agreement
The Strategic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was signed on 4 December 2025, establishing a framework between the US and the DRC to strengthen bilateral cooperation on…
US-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, and support the transition…
US-Thailand Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
In October 2025, the United States and Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") concerning critical mineral supply chains. The MOU seeks to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chain development, promote trade and investment, encourage investment that…
US-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
In October 2025, the United States and Cambodia signed a a Reciprocal Trade Agreement ("Agreement") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' commercial relationship. As part of this Agreement, Cambodia and the United States have agreed to certain measures regarding investment…
(Ontario) Recovery of Minerals regulation
The Recovery of Minerals regulation, entering into force on July 1, 2025, aims to facilitate the recovery of residual metals and minerals from mine waste at operating, closed, or abandoned mine sites in Ontario. Key components of the regulation include: Innovation and Economic…
Critical Minerals List for New Zealand
In January 2025, the Government of New Zealand finalised and released its first Critical Minerals List, identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and technological needs, including clean energy and international trade. The complete list of critical minerals, listed…
Geological and Minerals Development Act 2025
The Geological and Minerals Development Act (2025) establishes the legal framework for geological surveying, mapping, exploration and the regulation of artisanal, small-scale and large-scale mining in Zambia. It sets out the roles and powers of key directors within the Ministry…
US-Korea Critical Minerals Arrangement
On 29 October 2025, US President Donald Trump visited the Republic of Korea. During this visit, the two countries concluded a number of arrangements on trade, investment, energy, technology and manufacturing. Among other matters, the two countries agreed to stabilise and…
US-Argentina Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
In November 2025, the United States and Argentina concluded a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment ("Framework") that seeks to strengthen the two countries' trade and investment relationship. As part of this Framework, Cambodia and the United States have…
Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040
The Strategy outlines New Zealand’s plan to develop its minerals sector though to 2040, with the overarching goal of doubling the value of New Zealand’s mineral exports to USD 3 billion by 2035. The Strategy is anchored by two guiding principles: Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Mineral…
Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilisation Support for Economic Security
The Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilisation Support for Economic Security (Act No. 19828) was promulgated on 26 December 2023 and entered into effect on 27 June 2024. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) oversees coordination within the government for the act, in…
Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
In 2025, the Government of Australia announced the creation of a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (CMSR) to strengthen the country’s economic security, supply chain resilience, and role as a reliable supplier in global critical minerals markets, including for clean energy,…
DRC ARECOMS Decision No. 004/2025 – Cobalt Quota System
On 20 September 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances (ARECOMS) issued Decision n°004/ARECOMS/2025, extending the suspension of cobalt exports until 15 October 2025. This suspension applies to all cobalt…
Critical Minerals Facility
In 2021, the Australian government established the Critical Minerals Facility. The Facility is managed by Export Finance Australia and provides financing to projects that are aligned with the Australian Government's Critical Minerals Strategy. The Facility has been funded with…
Strategy for Industrial New Growth through Invigoration of Circular Economy
The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the strategy for the swift spread of circular economy across all industries to support private sector’s shift towards carbon neutrality and efforts to develop new sources of competitiveness as well as to secure…
Customs duty exemptions on import of critical minerals
In its national budget for financial year (FY) 2024-2025, India reduced the basic customs duty on the import of graphite, silicon quartz and silicon dioxide and fully exempted the basic customs duty on the import of 26 critical minerals listed below: Antimony Beryllium Bismuth…
Customs duty exemptions on import of critical minerals scrap and capital goods for manufacturing EV batteries
In its national budget for financial year (FY) 2025-2026, India fully exempted the basic customs duty on the import of Cobalt powder and waste and scrap of 12 critical minerals listed below: Antimony Beryllium Bismuth Cobalt Cadmium Molybdenum Rhenium Tantalum Tin Tungsten…
Customs duty exemptions on import of goods for processing critical minerals
In its national budget for financial year (FY) 2026-2027, India announced an exemption from the basic customs duty levied on import of: capital goods required for processing of critical minerals in India capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery energy…
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, building on earlier reforms, particularly the 2023 amendment, which introduced an exploration licensing regime and a framework for the…
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023 amends the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 ('OAMDR Act') to support offshore mineral exploration and production in India. The OAMDR Act regulates mineral resources in the…
State's Raw Materials Policy 2050 (PSP2050)
On March 1, 2022, the Council of Ministers adopted the National Raw Materials Policy (PSP2050) as the official strategy for ensuring mineral security for the state through 2050. The Policy seeks to align Polish efforts with those of the the European Union and establishes the…
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 13501 Extension of the Advanced Energy Project Credit
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which seeks to reduce domestic inflation – notably brought by the global energy crisis – whilst tackling climate change, extends the Advanced Energy Project Credit for the production or recycling of wind turbine blades, the…
National Critical Mineral Mission
India has launched a 'National Critical Mineral Mission' from FY 2024-25 to FY 2030-31 to secure the supply of critical minerals and strengthen India’s critical minerals’ value chains. The Government has earmarked an expenditure of INR 16,300 crore (approx. USD 1.9 billion) and…
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet
The Scheme aims to establish fully integrated domestic manufacturing ecosystem for rare-earth permanent magnets (REPMs) in India, from oxide feedstocks to end products. It has a budgetary outlay of INR 7 280 crore (~ 670 MEUR) and intends to create manufacturing capacity of 6…
Law on Geology and Mineral Resources
Vietnam adopted a new Law on Geology and Mineral Resources, replacing the 2010 Mineral Law, which entered into force on 1 July 2025 and expanded the regulatory framework governing mineral exploration and exploitation by integrating geological management and mineral resource…
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling
Notified under the National Critical Minerals Mission, this scheme sets aside INR 1500 crore (approx. EUR 145 million) to provide financial incentives for the development of recycling capacity for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources like…
EU Ecodesign Regulation
The European Union's Regulation 2024/1781 (ESPR) establishes requirements for product sustainability in the EU market. The regulation focuses on product lifecycle transparency, resource efficiency, and environmental impact reduction, with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) as a…
Strategy of the Energy, Mining and Geology Sectors
To comply with the Strategy of the Energy, Mining and Geology Sectors, the government published the Morocco Mining Plan 2021. The Plan focuses on developing the non-phosphate mining sector through four pillars: (1) development of a network of competitive stakeholders; (2)…
Regulations on the Management of Rare Earths
The Rare Earth Management Regulations, which took effect from 1 October 2024, establish a framework for protecting and utilising rare earth resources in China. These regulations govern activities including mining, smelting, separation, metal smelting, comprehensive utilisation,…
National Geology Plan 2021-2030
The National Geology Plan 2021-2030, developed by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, empowers the Geological Service of Morocco (SGM) to manage and disseminate geoscientific data. The Plan is divided into four areas: National geoscientific…
Morocco Mines Plan 2021-2030
The Morocco Mines Plan 2021-2030 seeks to revitalise the national mining industry, in particular non-phosphate mining, through development strategies that build upon the achievements of the 2013 strategy. The Plan seeks to promote responsible and sustainable development at the…
Law No. 14,260/2021 - establishes incentives for the recycling industry
Federal Law No. 14,260/2021 establishes tax incentives and benefits for projects that stimulate the recycling production chain, with a view to encourage the use of raw materials and inputs made from recyclable and recycled materials (in accordance with Art. 44 of Law No. 12,305…
New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC)
The New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC) aims to expand geological knowledge in areas promising for strategic minerals production, which are crucial for energy transition and Brazilian food security. One of the key highlights of the program is the auction of mining assets,…
IBRAM Proposal for establishing a National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals
Brazil's National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals aims to establish a comprehensive policy for critical and strategic minerals in Brazil. It outlines the importance of these minerals for the country's sustainable development, social well-being, and national…
Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 on Environmental Protection, Organisation and Management
Government Regulation 22/2021 regulates the implementation of environmental protection and management in Indonesia. In relation to emissions, the regulation specifies that environmental licence holders must deposit funds with a government-approved bank. If a business entity…
SIMBARA Inter-Ministry/Institutional Mineral and Coal Information System
SIMBARA is an integrated digital platform launched in March 2022 by Indonesia's Ministry of Finance to connect multiple government ministries and institutions in monitoring, managing, and optimising mineral and coal resources through unified data and supervision systems.…
Blockchain based Circular System for Assessing Rare Earth Sustainability
The European Union partnered with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology RawMaterials Community to fund a three-year scheme for the development a sustainability tracking tool for critical minerals, focusing on rare earths and magnets. Called CSyARES (Circular System…
Law 20920. Establishment of a framework for waste management, extended producer responsibility and recycling.
In 2016, the Chilean Congress passed Law 20.920 to reduce waste generation and promote its reuse, recycling, and other types of recovery through the establishment of extended producer responsibility and other waste management instruments. Chile's Law 20.920 establishes a…
Traceability Procedures Manual for Tradable Mining Products
Issued in 2014 and updated in 2024 , the Traceability Procedures Manual for Tradable Mining Products establishes comprehensive procedures for tracking designated minerals from extraction to export in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, defining requirements for operators in…
(Acre) Lei 2.539
Law No. 2,539, "Provides for the obligation of manufacturers, distributors and sellers of electronic equipment installed in the State to create and maintain a collection and recycling programme and other provisions" establishes mandatory requirements for electronic equipment…
National Defense Authorization Act
Section 857(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act 2023 establishes mandatory disclosure requirements for Department of Defense contractors regarding the provenance of permanent magnets containing rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials, with…
Geological Survey of Finland Strategy 2020-2023
Under the current Strategy of the Geological Survey of Finland, the government “aims to be the world’s number one expert in battery minerals,” specifically focusing on cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, and graphite. The institution has two ongoing projects related to this:…
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Dodd-Frank Act was enacted in July 2010 to improve accountability and transparency of US listed companies and contained specialised disclosure provisions for responsible sourcing of minerals. Section 1502…
Ministerial Regulations No 002/2012/MINIRENA of 28/03/2012 on the regional certification mechanism for minerals
This ministerial regulation, enacted in Rwanda in 2012, establishes a regional certification mechanism for minerals in the Great Lakes Region, aiming to prevent illegal mineral exploitation and ensure proper tracking of designated minerals (cassiterite, wolframite, coltan, and…
Mining (Designated Minerals Certification) Regulations
The Mining (Designated Minerals Certification) Regulations establish the scope and objectives of mineral traceability from extraction to export. This manual outlines procedures for tracking marketable mining products from extraction to export, developed from mineral substances…
Colombia's Mining Traceability and Transaction Control System
Colombia's Minerals Traceability System, established by Decree 2234 of 2023 and implemented through Resolution 759 of 2024 , creates a comprehensive digital platform to track mineral transactions, verify legal origins, and monitor production volumes across the nation's mining…