Kazakhstan continues the implementation of a national programme aimed at accelerating the digitalisation and systematisation of geological information, in line with the instruction of the Head of State. The initiative is designed to increase the level of geological exploration of the country’s territory, enhance investment attractiveness, and ensure open access to geological data.
The scanning and digitisation of geological materials form the foundation for the introduction of modern digital and analytical tools, including artificial intelligence-based solutions. The programme is expected to significantly improve transparency and accessibility of geological information for government bodies, investors, and the professional community.
To date, 66,180 secondary geological reports have been structured, with access to their first volumes available through the Unified Subsoil Use Portal. This enables users to review the general sections of materials online and free of charge, without the need to visit physical geological archives. Work on digitising secondary reports began in the early 2000s.
Overall, nearly 4.7 million units of geological information have been digitised, representing 97.5% of the total volume of primary geological data. Of this amount, 2,728,620 units were digitised in 2023–2024, and 1,969,216 units in 2025.
The total volume of priority primary geological information stored in geological archives amounts to approximately 5 million units. These materials are currently held in paper format, graphic appendices, magnetic tapes, and cartridges.
The full cycle of geological data digitisation is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, ensuring 100% coverage of archival materials.
