Policies and Regulation
Central Asia in Focus: U.S. Senators Call for Increased Engagement
Senator Steve Daines and Secretary of State Marco Rubio Call for Increased U.S. Engagement in Central Asia.
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Kazakhstan
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Industry News
Illegal Mining Operation Uncovered in Kostanay Region
Authorities in Kostanay Region halted illegal mining on agricultural land, fining the violators 2.6 million tenge.
Industry News
Kazakhstan’s Unified Subsoil Use Platform Processes 506 Applications
Kazakhstan’s Unified Subsoil Use Platform has processed 506 applications, streamlining geological exploration and mining operations.
Industry News
China Imports Up to 70% of Critical Metals from Central Asia
Central Asian countries’ export portfolios reveal a trend towards transitioning from traditional raw materials such as copper and iron to more valuable niche ores, especially molybdenum.
Companies & Organisations
Kazzinc Raises Employee Salaries Across All Divisions
After discussions with shareholders, the leadership of the mining and metallurgical giant approved a salary raise for all employees, on average by 8.5%, effective January 2025.
Companies & Organisations
Kazakhmys Corporation Explores New Ore Enrichment Technologies
As many of Kazakhmys' deposits are nearing depletion and current resource extraction methods are outdated, the corporation is looking to the future.
Companies & Organisations
KAZ Minerals Sets Processing Record Despite Production Challenges in 2024
KAZ Minerals International DMCC (“KAZ Minerals” or “the Group”) is a high growth copper company focused on large scale, low cost, open pit mining in Kazakhstan.
MINEX Forum News
MINEX Forum in Astana: FDI in Kazakhstan’s Mining & CRMs Takes Center Stage
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kazakhstan has experienced an extraordinary 30-fold drop, falling from $2.3 billion to just $72.9 million in the first nine months of 2024, according to data from the…
MINEX Forum News
Kazakhstan Commits to Expanding Mining Industry and Attracting Investment at the Government GM chaired by President Tokayev
On 28 January 2025 at the general annual meeting with his Government, President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan's dedication to strengthening its mining sector, with a particular focus on energy transition materials, including…
MINEX Forum News
Kazakhstan’s backing of Geological Exploration in the 2025-27 Budget represents less than 1.6%
Kazakhstan, — ranked 6th globally in mineral diversity — has long prioritised geological exploration and mining investments. However, recent budget allocations indicate a continuing conservative government spending on these sectors relying on…