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Greece And Cyprus Forge Strategic Collaboration On Mineral Resources

Enhanced Cooperation For Sustainable Development

Greece and Cyprus have entered a strategic memorandum designed to strengthen collaboration in the mineral resources sector. Signed on October 23 in the presence of Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, the agreement reflects both nations’ commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and expertise to enhance mining and quarrying practices.

Innovative Policy And Environmental Stewardship

The memorandum establishes a framework for the exchange of technological insights and data, aimed at refining policy planning and sustainable development measures. Key provisions include the integration of circular economy principles, reprocessing of mining waste, and initiatives geared toward environmental protection and restoration. These efforts are in line with European Union directives to secure a sustainable and secure supply of critical raw materials.

Technological Advancements And On-Site Demonstrations

During the Greek delegation’s visit to Cyprus, comprehensive presentations showcased innovative practices at several pivotal sites. At Vassiliko Cement Works, state-of-the-art technologies were introduced to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions and harness alternative fuel sources, including recycled waste and repurposed materials. At the Pareklisia quarrying zone, officials demonstrated an integrated development methodology aimed at optimizing aggregate production while restoring waste sites.

Pioneering Sustainable Mining Efforts

Additional visits to Skouriotissa and Apliki mines highlighted advanced methodologies for producing pure metallic copper through environmentally conscious leaching and electrolysis techniques. Plans for establishing a photovoltaic park at these sites further underscore the initiative’s commitment to achieving energy autonomy and reducing environmental impacts.

A Unified Vision For A Greener Future

The agreement not only cements bilateral cooperation but also sets a new industry benchmark by integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices into resource extraction. This unified approach is poised to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of mining operations while promoting a resilient, sustainable industrial future.

Cyprus-Based ASBIS Hits Record $1.05bn In Monthly Revenue, Up 216% Year On Year

The technology distributor ASBIS Group, headquartered in Limassol, has exceeded $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history, reporting preliminary consolidated revenue of $1.05 billion in September 2026, more than three times the amount recorded a year earlier.

The figure represents a 216% increase from $332 million in September 2025, making it the highest-revenue month in the company’s history.

ASBIS reported its strongest sales growth in servers and server components, while CEO Serhei Kostevitch pointed to growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions and computing infrastructure as an opportunity for the business.

For a company operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, September marked a new sales milestone following several months of substantial year-on-year growth.

Kostevitch attributed the record performance to the group’s existing operations, highlighting its broad product portfolio, international market presence and strong relationships with manufacturers and trading partners.

“Most importantly, this result is the outcome of our regular operating activities,” he said.

The CEO also highlighted the company’s portfolio of projects as a reason for confidence in continued AI-related development.

However, the group’s growth was not limited to AI-related technologies. Smartphones also performed strongly in September, with Kostevitch stressing that “we are growing beyond the AI segment as well.”

Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of ASBIS’s September revenue, followed by Slovakia and Poland.

Growth Follows Record First Half

September’s results follow a period of strong financial performance for ASBIS.

In July, the company reported preliminary consolidated revenue of $531 million, an increase of 89% compared with the same month in 2025. August brought a further rise to $604 million, up 91% year on year.

September’s $1.05 billion figure represents a substantial increase on both months, although the company has not provided a detailed breakdown explaining the acceleration.

The results also follow a record first half of 2026, when ASBIS generated approximately $2.97 billion in consolidated revenue, up 76% year on year.

Net profit after tax reached $80.6 million, compared with $19.4 million in the same period in 2025.

The second quarter was particularly strong, with revenue reaching $1.69 billion, an increase of 78.7%, while quarterly net profit more than tripled to $44.3 million.

ASBIS has emphasised that its September revenue figures are preliminary estimates and may differ from the final reported results.

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