08.04.26
Amid the gradual depletion of traditional hydrocarbon resources, Kazakhstan is placing special emphasis on the development of strategic and rare metals. This was reported by the “inbusiness.kz” portal. According to the data, 17 new deposits were discovered in the country in 2025, demonstrating that Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its position as a major player in the global raw materials market.
Geological exploration activities covered an area of 2 million square kilometers. To support the sector’s development, the government plans to allocate approximately 240 billion tenge for state-funded geological research over the next three years. In addition, a modern laboratory complex valued at 14 billion tenge is expected to be commissioned by 2028. This facility will enable in-depth analysis of valuable metal samples extracted from the earth. Currently, Kazakhstan’s mineral resource base includes more than 10,000 deposits. Among them, gold reserves are estimated at 2,369 tons, oil at 4.3 billion tons, and iron ore at 26.7 billion tons.
At the same time, the main focus is on processing rare metals such as lithium, beryllium, tantalum, and niobium. These resources are essential for the production of electric vehicles, electronics, and high-tech equipment. It is noted that in 2025, the “Kuyrykkol” deposit was discovered, containing approximately 800,000 tons of rare elements. Over the past three years, private investments totaling 280 billion tenge have been attracted to the country’s geological exploration sector.
