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The National Interest (4 August 2026)

Arjun Singh

China is likely to hold a medium-term advantage over the United States in leveraging Central Asia’s mineral wealth.

In June, Central Asia hosted the world’s largest critical-minerals conference. The Astana Minerals and Mining Conference was held from June 11–12 in Kazakhstan’s capital. Delegates from mining companies and many foreign governments convened to buy and sell products and discuss policies shaping the industry.  

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