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Kazakhstan’s Mining Industry Grows 8.5% in First Seven Months of 2025

Kazakhstan boosted oil, gas, and coal output, driving an 8.5% rise in mining industry production in January–July 2025.

Kazakhstan’s mining industry recorded an 8.5% increase in output in January–July 2025, according to figures presented at a government press conference on the country’s socio-economic performance.

The official website of the Prime Minister noted strong results from companies extracting hydrocarbon raw materials: oil production rose by 11.9%, while gas output increased by 14.3%. Coal enterprises also posted gains, with fuel production up 10.6% despite ongoing logistical challenges.

The manufacturing sector also saw positive momentum, expanding by 6.1%. Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin highlighted ongoing efforts to diversify the economy and deepen raw material processing. Over the reporting period, machinery production rose by 14%, oil refining by 8.6%, and chemical manufacturing by 6%.

Investments in fixed capital increased by 16.1% overall, with particularly strong growth of 38.7% in manufacturing.

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