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Kazakhstan to Open National Laboratory for Rare Earth and Precious Metal Export Control
Kazakhstan will create a national laboratory to prevent uncontrolled export of rare earths and precious metals hidden in raw material shipments.
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The Devil is in the Detail: Key Concerns of Kazakhstan’s Mining Sector Investors
Kazakhstan remains an attractive mining destination but investor confidence is shaken by attempts to roll back reforms, tax uncertainties, and inconsistent R&D funding. Industry leaders call for stable rules, clear taxation, and…
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Kazakhstan to Launch State-Run Lab for Rare Earth Metals Export Control
Kazakhstan plans to establish an internationally accredited laboratory under the National Geological Service to curb illegal exports of rare earth metals (REMs), Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Iran Sharhan announced. The…
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Kazakhstan’s Critical Minerals in Focus at the BKS webinar
Kazakhstan’s vast reserves of critical minerals, from rare earths to titanium, were in the spotlight during a British-Kazakh Society webinar that brought together diplomats, industry experts, and analysts. The session explored Kazakhstan's…
Companies & Organisations
Kazchrome Launches AI Integration Project at Aksu Ferroalloy Plant
Kazchrome has launched an AI pilot project at its Aksu Ferroalloy Plant to optimise furnace operations and boost efficiency.
Policies and Regulation
Kazakhstan Prepares New Subsoil Use Reform Bill for Parliamentary Review
Kazakhstan’s government has approved a new draft law on subsoil use reforms, set to reach Parliament in September with 39 proposed amendments.
Companies & Organisations
RG Gold Reports Sharp Profit Increase for 2024 as Output and Revenues Surge
RG Gold, Kazakhstan’s second-largest gold producer, has posted a dramatic 75% year-on-year profit increase to 80.5 billion tenge ($172 million) for 2024, capitalizing on sustained high bullion prices and operational efficiencies.
Companies & Organisations
Kazatomprom Retains Baa1 Rating Following Moody’s Review
Kazakhstan's national atomic company, Kazatomprom, has announced that its Baa1 rating with a stable outlook has been affirmed by Moody's Ratings, following a periodic review.
Companies & Organisations
ERG Opens Pioneering Solar-Powered School in Kazakhstan as Part of KZT15 Billion Education Drive
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has unveiled a state-of-the-art preparatory high school in Rudny, Kazakhstan, marking a major milestone in its KZT15 billion (US$32 million) "ERG mektep" education initiative. The KZT7.8 billion (US$16.6…
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Kazakhstan and DR Congo Sign Mining and Geology Cooperation Agreements
Kazakhstan and the DRC have signed agreements to deepen cooperation in mining, geology, and diplomacy.