Kazakhstan and Germany launch a new consortium to strengthen mining and metallurgy education and research in East Kazakhstan.
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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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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 continued open dialogue with government to ensure sustainable growth.
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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 emerging role as a crucial global supplier, strategies for sustainable mining, and the challenges of securing resilient supply chains in an era of geopolitical uncertainty.
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Kazakhstan’s government has approved a new draft law on subsoil use reforms, set to reach Parliament in September with 39 proposed amendments.
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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.
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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.
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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 million) facility, the country’s first fully solar-powered school, blends cutting-edge technology with inclusive design, featuring AI-driven security, STEM labs, hydroponic learning spaces, and accessibility features for students with special needs. Aligned with Kazakhstan’s national "Keleshek Mektepteri" ("Schools of the Future") programme, the project underscores ERG’s commitment to sustainable development and youth empowerment.
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Kazakhstan and the DRC have signed agreements to deepen cooperation in mining, geology, and diplomacy.
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Kazakhstan is set to open an internationally accredited rare-earth metals laboratory in Astana, a project certified by RCI Inspection and PARAGON. The new facility, part of a broader push by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to develop high-tech production of critical materials, will support the country's strategic shift from raw material exports to value-added processing and manufacturing.
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