MINEX Kazakhstan 2026 – Project Evaluation – understanding residual risk & positioning operations to succeed
Format: Presentations and panel discussion organised in partnership with SRK Consulting
Recent mining developments in Kazakhstan and other regions across Central Asia reveal declining quality in project evaluations. This is worrying as project evaluations are considered a bedrock for all subsequent planning, financing, and operational phases. The transition from historical data to a modern, bankable feasibility study requires more than just software; it requires a culture of technical integrity, professional scepticism, and a commitment to long-term environmental stewardship. Without these elements, the “Mining Project for Success” will remain an elusive goal, overshadowed by the risks of poor planning and the systemic errors of the past.
Moderator
David Pearce
Corporate Consultant (Mining Engineering)
SRK Consulting (UK)
Presentations:
Resilience based design; benefits, practicalities, and operational realities
Alasdair Ross
Senior Consultant (Geotechnical Engineering)
SRK Consulting
How to accelerate the project evaluation process
David Pearce
Corporate Consultant (Mining Engineering)
SRK Consulting (UK)
Miryıldız Mining – Global and Kazakhstan Operations
Emrah Erdem
CEO
Miryıldız
Dilution, 3D modeling using geomechanics
Erzhan Kulmagambetov
Geomechanical engineer
Alel (Rudnik Suzdal)
