Kazakhstan's titanium mining basin chokes on pollution

The city of Oust-Kamenogorsk in Kazakhstan's Altai region is suffering from severe smog, primarily caused by its metallurgical plants that supply the global industry, including the French aeronautics sector. The toxic air quality is raising concerns about environmental and health impacts, as well as the sustainability of the supply chain for critical materials.

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