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Embracing the Green Economy: How Kazakhstan’s Mining Industry Can Benefit from Renewable Energy
Kazakhstan has recognized the potential of transitioning to a green economy and has been taking steps to...
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Kazakhstan’s national mining company “Tau-Ken Samruk” joines the European Raw Materials Alliance
This move comes after Kazakhstan signed a partnership document with the European Commission in November of the...
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Kazakhstan and Central Asia’s economic outlook in the new geopolitical context
As of March 1, 2023, according to the National Bank, Kazakhstan's gross international reserves amounted to $36.1...
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Non-Tax Payments should be abolished according to Kazakhstan’s Major Mining & Metals Association
Nikolay Radostovets, the Executive Director of the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AGMP) in Kazakhstan,...
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan expects the signing of investment contracts with a number of large mining companies
The contracts will guarantee tax stability for a period of ten years in exchange for investments of...
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The EU Supports Kazakhstan’s development and processing of rare earth and other critical metals
Kazakhstan supplies 71% of the EU's phosphorus, used in lithium-ion batteries, explosives, and incendiary compositions, and 36%...
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Demand for copper mining is growing in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is set to launch a pilot electronic auction for the extraction of solid minerals, attracting both...
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5 billion tenge will be allocated by the Government of Kazakhstan for geological exploration of solid minerals and metals
Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development, Iran Sharkhan, announced the implementation of the State Fund...
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Deposits of gold, silver and titanium to be auctioned in May
The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development (MIID) will hold an electronic auction on May 26 for...
MINEX Forum News
Mineral Exploration: Kazakhstan’s Path to Growth and Development
Kazakhstan's mining industry holds immense potential for economic growth and development. However, the lack of high-quality geological...
Participant News
Kazakhstan aims to Boost Investment in Mining and Metallurgical Sector
Nikolai Radostovets, Executive Director of the Republican Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises, addressed more than 500...
MINEX Forum News
The 13th MINEX Kazakhstan 2023 Forum became the largest event since its inception in 2010
MINEX Kazakhstan Mining and Exploration Forum broke its own record and became the largest event since it...
MINEX Forum News
The winners of the second MineDigital Kazakhstan competition have been determined
The 2nd MineDigital Digital project competition was held during the MINEX Kazakhstan Forum and the Mining Goes...
MINEX Forum News
The 13th MINEX Kazakhstan Mining and Exploration Forum ends in Astana
The event organised under the theme "Managing natural resources to accelerate national development" attracted over 500 delegates,...
Media about the Forum
Kazakhstan hosts mining Forum
The forum provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss challenges and growth drivers in the mining and...
Participant News
Investment fund for juniors announced at MINEX Forum in Astana
The fund, which will focus on investing in mining projects in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, will be...
Participant News
Tau-Ken Samruk presented modernisation program at the MINEX Forum in Astana
Tau-Ken Samruk, a state-owned mining company in Kazakhstan, has announced that one furnace at the Karaganda silicon...
Industry News
Lack of Geological Exploration and High Taxes Affect Industry Development
Astana hosts the 13th Mining and Geological Forum MINEX Kazakhstan 2023, gathering hundreds of participants and dozens...
MINEX Forum News
The Forum on Mining and Critical raw materials developments takes place in Astana in Kazakhstan
MINEX Kazakhstan, the most significant Forum on mining and critical raw materials developments in Central Asia, is...
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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development to Hold Electronic Auction for Mineral Deposits
The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development (MIID) of Kazakhstan is set to hold an electronic auction...
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Geological Exploration in Kazakhstan Needs Investments
Kazakhstan aims to elevate its exploration to a new level and increase the export of its manufacturing...
MINEX Forum News
The 13th MINEX Kazakhstan Mining & Exploration Forum Kicks Off in Astana
Over 450 delegates from 222 companies and organisations from Kazakhstan and 30 other nations are taking part...
MINEX Forum News
State priorities in the field of subsoil use presented at the MINEX Kazakhstan Forum
The 13th Mining and Exploration Forum MINEX Kazakhstan is being held in Astana under the general theme...
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Kazakhstan is actively integrating into the tantalum supply chain for Apple and Samsung smartphones
Ulba Metallurgical Plant becomes the main export channel for metals for mobile device manufacturers
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Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom is emerging as a potential alternative supplier of nuclear fuel
Kazatomprom is preparing to increase uranium fuel production to meet demand from new buyers, with the first...
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Polyus Considers AIX Listing
This follows the recent listing of Russian agroholding Rusagro and retailer O'Key on the AIX
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“Kazzinc” and “Vostoktsvetmet” Lead in Workplace Accidents in East Kazakhstan Region
These large metallurgical enterprises account for 91% of the region's dismal statistics
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Central Asia Metals reports mixed first-quarter performance
Miner and explorer Central Asia Metals updated the market on its first-quarter operations, at its copper and...
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IAEA team completes follow-up Kazakh infrastructure review
Kazakhstan has made progress in implementing the recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: subsoil users should invest more in science
President Tokayev emphasised the need to synchronize the research funded by subsoil users and the priorities of...
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Kazakhstan is one of the six producers restricting exports of critical raw materials
Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says
Participant News
The Benefits of Transitioning to the new Mining Code
CSA Global (an ERM Group company) together with ERM are pleased to be sponsoring MINEX Kazakhstan 2023...
Industry News
Kazakhstan needs genuine social dialogue
On 4-5 April, IndustriALL Global Union and the mining and metallurgical trade union Kazprofmetal held a joint...
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Polyus Gold considers GDR listing in Kazakhstan
Polyus Gold is considering the possibility of listing its Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) on the Astana International...
Participant News
Tau-Ken Samruk and Turkish D Mineral to Start a Joint Exploration Project
After determining the areas that are promising from the point of view of geological exploration, the companies...
Industry News
World’s top uranium miner unticipates clients switching from Russia to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium miner is preparing reserves for production as demand increases, including from Eastern European power...
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Kazakhstan seen to reach only 10% renewable generation by 2030
Kazakhstan is set to reach 10.3% of electricity generation from renewables in 2030, thus slightly topping its...
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Kazakhstan has attracted a record amount of direct foreign investment in 2022
The gross inflow of direct foreign investment in Kazakhstan amounted to $28 billion, which is 17.7% higher...
Industry News
Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan Discusses Preparation for Upcoming Heating Season
During a government meeting chaired by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Minister of Industry...
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Zhezkazganredmet will join forces with Maritime House to produce rhenium
Rhenium is a critical mineral, meaning it is essential to a number of industries but is also...
Participant News
Seequent will hold Imago demo sessions at its booth as part of MINEX Kazakhstan 2023
Imago is a software for collecting, storing and working with photos of borehole cores and geological samples...
Industry News
The World’s Second Largest Gold Mining Company is Interested in Implementing Projects in Kazakhstan
Senior Vice President of Barrick Gold Corporation, Wu Lee, stated that the company is interested not...
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Kazzinc Launches Video Monitoring Center as part of its inclusivity commitment
The staff of sixty is made up almost entirely of hearing-impaired people
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Kazatomprom plans to pay $469 mln to shareholders in 22Y dividends
The decision to pay dividends is subject to approval by shareholders at the Meeting on 25 May...
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ERG’s investment plans to increase the internal processing of non-ferrous metals
The Government of Kazakhstan and АО "Алюминий Казахстана" have agreed on an investment plan of 259 billion...
Industry News
Kazatomprom has delivered uranium for Romania’s nuclear power plant
In December 2022, Kazatomprom won the SNN open tender for the supply of uranium oxide for the...
Participant News
Kazakh and British Experts Discuss Critical Mineral Exploration and Development
The U.K.-based companies are expanding their mining and metallurgical operations in Kazakhstan, as the country’s strong potential...
Industry News
Arras Minerals: Advancing Copper-Gold Assets in Kazakhstan
Arras Minerals Corp. (TSX.V: ARK) (“Arras”, or the “Company”) announced assay results from the ongoing drill program...
Participant News
Barrick Gold Corporation explores business opportunites in Kazakhstan
Barrick Gold Corporation, the world leader in gold mining, shows interest in cooperation with Kazakhstani Companies
Industry News
Kazakhstan plans to introduce international standards in exploration
Measures to develop the mining and metallurgical industry were discussed at the Government level
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Kazakhstan’s Economy Grows in March, Mining Sector Lags Behind
Kazakhstan's economy has shown growth across various sectors, but the mining industry has lagged behind due to...
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Kazakhmys Smelting fined for environmental violations
Kazakhmys Smelting fined 4.5 million tenge in Karaganda region for environmental violations
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received a report on the results of the revision of mineral deposits
The President met with Marat Karabayev, the Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development
Industry News
Kazakhstan Reduces Gold Reserves by 13.1 Tons
Data from the World Gold Council indicates that the volume of precious metals decreased by 13.1 tons...
Participant News
MAXAM Considers Moving Production from Russia to Kazakhstan
MAXAM is an industrial group that is one of the world leaders in the development and production...
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Kazakhstan to Launch Production of Industrial Lead-Acid Batteries
The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development has announced that Kazakhstan plans to start producing industrial lead-acid...
Participant News
To a clear and stable taxation
The taxation should be aimed at stimulating the attraction of investments, increasing the competitiveness of mining enterprises,...
MINEX Forum News
New Horizons of Cooperation in Mining between Kazakhstan and Canada
The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Canada in 2022 reached $838.6 million, which is 69.2 percent higher...
MINEX Forum News
MINEX Forum special report: Kazakhstan Day at PDAC 2023
Aurora Minerals Group organised the 4th annual Kazakhstan Day on March 7th at PDAC 2023 in...
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2022 has become a year of new challenges for ERG Kazakhstan
In 2022, ERG Kazakhstan faced new challenges due to the geopolitical situation, but the group's enterprises continued...
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In 2022 Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) increased its production of alumina while reducing primary aluminum
Aluminum of Kazakhstan, a subsidiary of ERG, produced 1.338 million tonnes of alumina in 2022, compared to...
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Central Asia can become a center of clean energy according to the World Bank
Central Asian countries have significant natural resources and know-how to achieve sustainable energy security through a transition...
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Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical industry accounts for around a quarter of industrial projects
Kazakhstan's updated industrialization map features over 300 projects, with 50% situated in five regions and focused on...
Industry News
The production of metallurgical materials in Kazakhstan has decreased to a historic lows
According to the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in January-November 2022, the share of...
MINEX Forum News
Mongolia: Discover New Partnerships
MINEX Forum took part in the meetings with the Mongolian national delegation at PDAC.
MINEX Forum News
Kazakhstan Opens Up Mining Investment Opportunities at PDAC 2023 in Toronto
Kazakhstan is actively seeking to attract foreign investment in the mining sector and presented at PDAC a...
MINEX Forum News
Uzbekistan mining – Seizing new opportunities
If you're looking for an up-and-coming region with immense mining potential, keep an eye on Uzbekistan!...
MINEX Forum News
Opening of the 23rd Eurasia Mining Conference 2023
On 6 March 2023 the Canada Eurasia Chamber of Commerce (CECC) hosted at PDAC in Toronto the...
MINEX Forum News
Kazakhstan mining: Expanding business relations with international investors and markets
Kazakhstan is taking steps to create a favourable environment for investment in the mining industry, with a...
Industry News
Kazchrome helps to open New Metallurgy Lab at the Aksu College
The Aksu College of Ferrous Metallurgy has announced the addition of a new chemical analysis laboratory to...
Industry News
Rosatom denies sale of uranium assets in Kazakhstan to China National Nuclear Corporation
Uranium One, a subsidiary of Rosatom, currently has stakes in several uranium joint ventures in Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan Develops Energy Efficiency Concept
The goal of this concept is to create favourable circumstances for reducing the country's GDP and improving...
Industry News
Kazakhstan Government Tackles Mining & Metallurgy Challenges
Several mining and metallurgical industry topics were discussed at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of...
Industry News
Foreign investors invited to take part in the mining auction
Kazakhstan will auction 25 deposits of minerals and metals
Participant News
Canada Eurasia Mining Conference on the margins of PDAC 2023
Toronto, Canada - The largest annual industry-specific event with a focus on mining in Eurasia
MINEX Forum News
SRK Master Class “I got my exploration license…..what next?”
On April 19th, SRK Consulting will be holding an open master class at the MINEX Kazakhstan forum...
Industry News
Coal competition program launched in Kazakhstan
A program aimed at promoting competition in the coal market has been established by Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan discusses ways for achieving carbon neutrality and building resilience
Kazakhstan, World Bank and ECOJER Launch Policy Dialogue to Support Critical Climate and Environmental Strategies.
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Kazakhstan’s National Geological Survey uploads 30 thousand geological reports
The National Geological Survey (NGS) has announced its intention to upload all geological reports to the Kaznedra...
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Kazakhstan’s National Bank Reducing Gold Reserves
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced its intention to continue reducing the proportion of gold in...
Industry News
USA-Kazakhstan Geology Cooperation
Chairman Akbarov and Ambassador Rosenblum Strengthen Cooperation as they Sign Memorandum of Understanding
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Syrymbet tin and Aksoran tungsten deposits will become the largest mining projects in North Kazakhstan
Akim of the North Kazakhstan region Aidarbek Saparov held a meeting with the heads of investor companies...
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A unified platform minerals.gov.kz presented to mining NGOs
A seminar was held by representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development at JSC "Kazakhstan...
Industry News
New acquisition by Uranium One approved in Kazakhstan
Shares of three uranium mining companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be transferred to Uranium...
Participant News
Kazakhstan Geological Exploration Risks
The practice of recent years has exposed a number of legal and enforcement issues that create significant...
Industry News
Experts Report on the State of Air Quality in the Karaganda Region
The main environmental pollutants of the region are enterprises of the metallurgical complex
Industry News
Kazatomprom Shares Continue Falling
The shares of Kazatomprom are continuing to decline following the release of their operating results for...
Industry News
Kazzinc boosts collaboration with local partners to reduce imports
Kazzinc, the largest mining and metallurgical company in the East Kazakhstan region, recently hosted a procurement dialogue...
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Kazakhstan has imposed a ban on the export of coal by road
The Kazakh authorities have banned the export of coal and lignite (brown coal) from the country by...
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The potential of nuclear power generation discussed in Kazakhstan
The electricity deficit in the Republic of Kazakhstan in December 2022 was 8% but the country is...
Industry News
Shymkent’s new facility is transforming lead slag into non-ferrous metal concentrate
Almost 2 million tons of slag began to be processed at the new facility
Industry News
Kazzinc suffered a loss in 2022
Despite revenues of $3.564 billion last year, the mining and metals giant lost $51 million
Industry News
Renewal of Mining at Bakennoye Rare Metals Deposit Discussed in Eastern Kazakhstan
The Bakennoye rare metal deposit in East Kazakhstan is a significant mineral resource containing lithium, tin, tantalum,...
Miscellaneous
Samruk-Energy plans to modernize Kazakhstan’s energy system
Samruk-Energy JSC, the biggest Kazakh power holding, goes to implement a variety of strategically essential funding initiatives...
Miscellaneous
Carbon Neutrality Strategy discussed at the Ministry of Ecology
The Ministry of Ecology of Kazakhstan recently discussed the implementation of the draft Strategy for achieving carbon...
Industry News
18 companies sued the Ministry due to the revocation of subsoil use rights
18 companies that lost their rights to subsoil use due to the revocation of licenses or termination...
Miscellaneous
The Eurasian Development Bank predicts a decrease in inflation in Kazakhstan
According to forecasts, Kazakhstan's GDP in 2023 may increase by 4.2%
Miscellaneous
Kazakhstan’s miners struggling with power outages
Kazphosphate, Arcelormittal and Kazakhmys were among the companies left without power in February