A round table was held in Astana at Maqsut Narikbayev University under the chairmanship of the Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, Kanat Sharlapaev. The event brought together representatives of subsoil user companies to discuss key issues in the fields of geology and subsoil use.
The Minister emphasized that one of the ministry’s priorities is to enhance geological exploration across Kazakhstan to replenish the country’s mineral resource base. He also reviewed the past year’s results and outlined plans for the current period.
Deputy Minister Zhannat Dubirova presented projects aimed at digitalizing the sector, including the Unified Subsoil Use Platform (minerals.e-qazyna.kz). According to her, since its launch, the platform has processed 506 applications and provides users with open access to all geological data, including 60,000 reports.
The platform’s interactive map enables subsoil users to analyze infrastructure, geological, and geophysical data for specific areas, as well as submit auction applications. Additionally, by April, an electronic system for monitoring compliance with license and contract obligations is set to be introduced.
Round table participants also discussed the digitalization of primary geological reports and the need to integrate the platform into company operations.
