Kazakhstan commits $470M to processing as China alternative
Kazakhstan pledged $470M in geological exploration and $1.5B in smelter capacity at AMM 2026, positioning itself as a non-China critical minerals processor for Western supply chains.
Fortescue fast-tracks $2.5B off-grid renewable grid to 2028
Fortescue is accelerating deployment of a 1.8GW islanded renewable system with 4-5GWh of battery storage by 2028, eliminating diesel from Pilbara mining operations and demonstrating industrial decarbonization at scale.