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Advancing Security and Transparency for the Governance of Critical Raw Materials in Central Asia
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ISBN10: 9264918035
ISBN13: 9789264918030
Publisher: OECD
Published: Apr 20 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.29 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789264918030
Publisher: OECD
Published: Apr 20 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.29 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Central Asia holds vast reserves of critical raw materials (CRMs) such as copper, antimony, titanium, molybdenum and other rare metals. As global demand for these commodities rises to support the green transition, the region could play an important role in future supply chains. Central Asian governments see CRMs as a new growth and diversification engine, not only in extraction but increasingly in processing and related value-chain activities, and have started adopting responsible business conduct (RBC) practices as well as legal frameworks to enhance environmental risk management. Yet investment has remained limited due in large part to outdated geological data, regulatory challenges, and the dominant role of state owned enterprises in mining. This report shows how Central Asian governments can make the sector more attractive to investors and ensure its development as a source of jobs and prosperity for their citizens by improving transparency, strengthening due diligence and labour rights, and increasing the participation of women and local communities in mining projects. It also offers options to better manage environmental risks and curb revenue losses linked to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) by large corporates. The report is aimed at policymakers, investors, and development partners seeking to support Central Asia's transition toward a more resilient, inclusive, and responsible mining sector.