Rapid advancements in gold mining operations
In the next three years, Kazakhstan's gold mining industry plans to invest a whopping 780 billion tenge in 13 new projects, creating around 3,400 jobs and processing 20.6 million tons of ore or 21 tons of doré, as per a recent report from Liter.kz.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan, these upcoming projects are set to enhance the nation's standing in the global gold mining market. The country's rich resource base, including ample gold and other precious metal deposits, makes it an attractive destination for gold processing projects.
Over the past decade, 19 gold processing projects have been implemented in Kazakhstan, accounting for 4,400 jobs, 27.2 million tons of ore, and approximately 460 billion tenge in investments. The majority of these projects were centered in the Akmola and Karaganda regions, with the Pavlodar region leading in investment volume at 27.7%.
As the industry continues to develop and gain traction, high-tech production, international cooperation, and state support are laying the groundwork for further growth and entry into the global market. However, additional sources or specific industry reports may provide more specific details on the locations, capacities, and investment amounts of these upcoming gold mining projects.
While this Article mainly focuses on Kazakhstan's gold mining projects, it's worth noting that B2Gold's Fekola Complex in Mali is set to significantly ramp up gold production in 2025 – an interesting development in the global gold mining sector, but not directly related to Kazakhstan.
As for the mineral exploration landscape in Kazakhstan, the country is experiencing rapid growth in copper and gold exploration. Advanced geophysical techniques are being employed to identify new targets, with projects like Elemes, Berezski, Besshoky, and Bozshakol South gaining attention in the northeast region. Arras Minerals has also initiated an exploration field program in Kazakhstan, targeting projects like Berezski Central and Berezski North, with drilling scheduled to commence in May 2025.
Kazakhstan is also looking to secure its position in the global supply chain for critical minerals, including battery materials. However, specific details on gold mining projects remain unspecified in this context. In June 2025, Kazakhstan is preparing for a significant auction of rare metal deposits, featuring strategically important minerals like rare earth elements but omitting any mentions of gold mining projects.
For more in-depth knowledge on specific Kazakhstan gold mining projects or their locations, capacities, investment amounts, and job creation, additional sources or specialized industry reports may be consulted.
- Kazakhstan's gold mining industry aims to enable significant growth by investing 780 billion tenge in 13 new projects by 2028, which is expected to create around 3,400 jobs and process 20.6 million tons of ore or 21 tons of doré.
- The upcoming gold mining projects in Kazakhstan are expected to be centered in regions like Pavlodar, as per the nation's Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development.
- These upcoming gold mining projects are planned to strengthen Kazakhstan's position in the global gold mining market, leveraging its rich resource base, including gold and other precious metal deposits.
- Kazakhstan's gold mining industry has a history of successful projects, with over 19 gold processing projects implemented in the last decade, generating approximately 460 billion tenge in investments.
- Alongside gold mining, Kazakhstan is also focusing on expanding its copper exploration and critical mineral supply, omitting any specific details on gold mining projects in the context of the June 2025 rare metal deposits auction.
