19.2 mil

Population, million

$225.3 bil

GDP, $ billion

$11,476.6

GDP per capita, $

Ninth-largest country globally, largest among former Soviet states

Abundant mineral resources; pivotal for its economy and development

Rich in oil, uranium, iron, and gold reserves. Holds 26% of the world's chromium, 20% of gold, and 17% of uranium

Major Industries: oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, energy

Top 5 Import Countries:
Russia, China, Germany, USA, Belarus

Top 5 Export Countries:
Russia, China, Italy, Ukraine, Germany

Kazakhstan Mining Overview

Mining is a fundamental sector in Kazakhstan, which is distinguished by the diversity of its mineral resources.

Wide Array of Enterprises

Many foreign enterprises are engaged in the exploration and exploitation of mineral deposits and in providing the necessary material and technical support for mining processes.

Cost-Effective Mining Methods

Shallow depth allows for inexpensive open-pit mining.

Strategic Mineral Placement

Mineral resources are ideally positioned for integrated use, facilitating the
development of metallurgy, chemical manufacturing, and machinery.

Global Leadership in Mining

Kazakhstan ranks among the leading raw material countries in the world,
positioned 13th globally among 70 mining countries in terms of total volume of solid mineral extraction.

Influential Role in Global Markets

Kazakhstan plays a significant role in the world market of chromium,
copper, uranium, iron, manganese, coal, titanium, ferroalloys, and steel.

Reduced Jurisdiction Risk

Kazakhstan’s mining sector includes significant investments from
Western companies such as Chevron (U.S.), as well as firms from Australia, Canada, and the EU.

These international concessions enhance stability and attract more investors, reducing jurisdictional risk.

Further, Agreements between Kaz Resources and Kazakh government partners are entered into under
the jurisdiction of the IAC (International Arbitration Center), administered by UK judges and enforceable
internationally under the New York Convention 1958.

Efficient Drilling Operations

Mining is a fundamental sector in Kazakhstan, which is distinguished by the diversity of its mineral resources.

Iron

6th

Titanium

10th

Manganese

4th

Tungsten

1th

Chromium

2nd

Gold

15th

Bauxites

12th

Silver

4th

Lead

5th

Tin

10th

Zinc

5th

Uranium

2nd

Copper

12th

Kazakhstan Industry Milestones

Nov 2022

EU Collaboration for Green Hydrogen and Critical Materials

Feb 2023

MOU with USA for Geological Cooperation

Mar 2023

MOU with UK for Strategic Partnership in Critical Metals

Sep 2023

Collaboration with Germany in Rare Metal Development

Oct 2023

Kazakhstan delegation visits China

Nov 2023

Collaboration with France in Critical Mineral extraction and processing

Jun 2024

Collaboration with South Korea in Critical Mineral extraction and processing

Strategic partnership with Kazakh sovereign fund