Kazakhstan considering export tariffs on commodities including metal ores

Kazakhstan is considering introducing export duties on commodities, including metals, to cover its budget deficit, while stimulating more downstream processing to be done domestically, local media reports said Aug. 15. The country could introduce certain fixed duties on the export of sulfur, coal, ferroalloys, copper and iron ores and concentrates, among some other export items, according to the media reports….Kazakhstan is considering introducing export duties on commodities, including metals, to cover its budget deficit, while stimulating more downstream processing to be done domestically, local media reports said Aug. 15. The country could introduce certain fixed duties on the export of sulfur, coal, ferroalloys, copper and iron ores and concentrates, among some other export items, according to the media reports….Read More