Kazakhstan is rapidly digitising its geological sector as the National Geological Service continues large-scale work to collect, store and convert primary geological materials into digital format — a key step in modernising the management of the country’s mineral resource base.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Construction, 83% of geological archives accumulated over the past 80 years — more than 3.8 million units of geo-data — have already been digitised. By the end of 2025, this figure is expected to reach 97.5%, with a full transition to digital operations planned for 2026. The result will be a national digital geological information fund, providing fast online access to geological data.
A central component of the digitalisation programme is the introduction of a Big Data system powered by artificial intelligence, which will be integrated into the Unified Subsoil Use Platform. This system will automate the analysis of geological materials, significantly speed up the processing and verification of historical datasets, and enhance the accuracy of geological interpretation.
Using optical text recognition and machine-vision technologies, the platform will convert both archival and current geological documents into machine-readable format. Big Data tools will also support the creation of a structured geological database and an intelligent chatbot designed to help users search for and analyse information quickly and efficiently.
Experts say the digital transformation will provide a stronger foundation for resource forecasting, attract investment into exploration, improve transparency, and enhance Kazakhstan’s competitiveness in the global critical minerals market.
