Brother Gold, a company owned by Chinese citizen Huang Ling, has announced plans for geological exploration of solid minerals at the Kerimbek deposit in Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region. Scheduled from 2025 to 2027, the work will involve cleaning old mine workings and drilling 2,000 meters of wells during the warm season from April to October.
The exploration area spans 29 square kilometers in the Kerbulak district, with wells targeting depths of 50 to 100 meters to assess ore potential. Power for operations will be supplied by diesel generators, consuming approximately 54.2 tons of fuel.
Brother Gold, founded in 2023 and based in Almaty, focuses on precious and rare metal mining. The exploration aligns with broader efforts to reduce Europe’s dependence on China for critical materials, as the EU works to diversify its supply chain through partnerships in Central Asia.
EU programs aim to decrease reliance on China for resources like lithium and cobalt, critical for electric vehicles and dual-use goods. By partnering with Kazakhstan and neighboring countries, the EU seeks to cut China’s share in its material needs to 50% by the coming years.
