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Geologist Calls for Market-Based Approach to Processing Kazakhstan’s Technogenic Mineral Waste
A Kazakh geologist urges reforms to unlock the economic and environmental potential of technogenic mineral waste stockpiles.
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Central and Eastern Asia
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Companies & Organisations
RG Gold to Launch Development of Sharyk and Novodneprovskoye Gold Deposits
RG Gold will begin open-pit development of the Sharyk and Novodneprovskoye deposits, with annual processing capacity set at 600,000 tonnes.
Industry News
Kazakhstan Coal Output Declines in January Amid Long-Term Power Expansion Plans
Kazakhstan’s coal output fell slightly in January 2026, even as the government prepares major thermal power expansion plans through 2030.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakhmys to Invest Over KZT 20 Billion in Ulytau Region Development
Kazakhmys will allocate over KZT 20 billion for social, educational and infrastructure projects in the Ulytau region.
Companies & Organisations
Tau-Ken Samruk Increases Gold Resources at Zhosabay Deposit in Akmola Region
Tau-Ken Samruk increased gold resources at the Zhosabay deposit to 8.2 tonnes after completing 7.3 km of drilling in 2025.
Companies & Organisations
White & Case Advises on $1.6 Billion-Backed Tungsten JV Between Cove Kaz and Tau-Ken Samruk
White & Case advised Cove Kaz on a 70/30 tungsten joint venture with Tau-Ken Samruk targeting 12,000 tonnes of annual production in Kazakhstan.
MINEX Forum News
First Meeting of the Eurasian Critical Minerals Organisation (ECMO)
The panel concluded that ECMO has an important role to play as a practical, delivery-focused platform. Rather than duplicating existing diplomatic initiatives, ECMO aims to support implementation by bringing together governments, state-owned…
Companies & Organisations
Qarmet Launches Manganese Ore Production at West Karazhal Deposit
Qarmet has begun manganese mining at the West Karazhal deposit, targeting 2.5 million tonnes of annual output in the coming years.
Companies & Organisations
KazZinc Reports $5.1 Billion Revenue in 2025 as Profit Surges on Higher Metal Prices
KazZinc increased revenue to $5.1 billion in 2025, with net profit rising to $774 million amid stronger zinc, gold and copper prices.
Companies & Organisations
Zhana Mys to Launch Six-Year Gold and Copper Exploration at Kara Kabyland Site in Abai Region
Zhana Mys will conduct six years of gold and copper exploration across a 145 sq km licence area in Kazakhstan’s Abai region.