Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction, Yersayin Nagaspayev, held a working meeting with Ruslan Oskinali, Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakhmys Corporation, to discuss the current state and future priorities of the country’s metallurgical sector.
During the meeting, Nagaspayev highlighted the central role of mining and metallurgy in Kazakhstan’s economy. According to the minister, the sector accounts for around 40% of total manufacturing output, while cathode copper production represents 23% of the metallurgical industry. Kazakhmys alone contributes about 78% of national cathode copper output, underscoring its systemic importance.
The discussions focused on ensuring the stable operation of production facilities, strengthening occupational safety, and advancing modernization and technological upgrades. Nagaspayev stressed that mining and metallurgy are high-risk industries, requiring strict compliance with industrial safety standards and enhanced oversight at hazardous sites.
He also pointed to the growing importance of digital transformation, calling for greater use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to improve production efficiency and operational control.
In addition, the minister reiterated that expanding domestic processing remains a strategic priority for Kazakhstan’s non-ferrous metallurgy sector. From the government’s perspective, it is essential that large industrial players continue to invest in equipment renewal, improve the efficiency of processing stages, and reduce costs and environmental impacts through the adoption of modern technologies.
