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Kazakhstan to study lithium potential near Caspian and Aral seas from 2027
Kazakhstan will invest 600 million tenge to assess lithium extraction potential in brines, salt lakes and ore districts between 2027 and 2029.
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Industry News
Kazakhstan’s mining majors step up decarbonization with renewables and waste recycling projects
Kazakhstan’s mining leaders advanced major renewable energy and waste-recycling projects in 2025 as part of wider decarbonization efforts.
Companies & Organisations
Mercuria lends $1.2 billion to finance Kazakhmys buyout, strengthening its push into global copper markets
Mercuria has agreed to lend $1.2 billion to support the buyout of Kazakhmys, cementing its rise as a major force in global copper financing.
Industry News
Kazakh MP questions state support for KazZinc and Glencore over exporter financing
https://kz.kursiv.media/2025-12-24/zhzh-sairov-baiterek-glencore/
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan tightens rules for subsoil use and mineral rights
Kazakhstan has tightened subsoil use rules, introducing tougher payment, licensing and investment requirements for investors.
Industry News
Kazakhstan to explore new areas for lithium extraction with state-funded geological studies
Kazakhstan will invest 600 million tenge in geological studies to assess new lithium prospects across brines, salt flats and hard-rock regions.
Industry News
Kazakhstani university wins first-ever Horizon Europe project and joins EU critical minerals initiative
EKTU has become the first Kazakhstani university to join a Horizon Europe project, entering an €8-million EU initiative on critical raw materials.
Companies & Organisations
RG Gold enters new growth phase after Zijin Mining acquisition and outlines major expansion plans
RG Gold is accelerating expansion plans after its acquisition by Zijin Mining, targeting higher output and long-term sustainable growth.
Industry News
Kazakhstan outlines major mining and metallurgical projects planned for the coming year
Kazakhstan plans to advance several large mining projects next year, including titanium-zirconium, polymetallic and copper developments.
Companies & Organisations
Unexpected bid intensifies battle for control of Eurasian Resources Group
A surprise $1.4 billion bid by Shahmurat Mutalip has escalated a long-running struggle for control of Eurasian Resources Group.