Kazakh rare earth deposits: Geologists working for the Geological Survey of Germany (BGR) have identified 15 promising mineral deposits in Kazakhstan, the country’s Deputy Minister for Investment and Development Albert Rau, announced this week. “We look forward to continuing the dialogue, ” he told the Kazakh-German Business Council. Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Germany amounted to more than €6.5bn last year and there are more than 1,250 German companies active in Kazakhstan. News.Kaz