Kazakh government discusses implementation of CRIRSCO standards

Kazakhstan is gearing up to adopt the international CRIRSCO standards in the field of subsoil use. Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov instructed the implementation of these standards for new deposits during a special government meeting. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining the operations of Kazakhstan's State Commission on Mineral Reserves for existing developments. Additionally, Smailov instructed the inclusion of accountability measures, extending to criminal liability, for those responsible for preparing reports in accordance with KAZRC standards. It is worth noting that CRIRSCO is an international committee uniting codes for public reporting on reserves of solid minerals from countries such as Australia, the U.S., Canada, Russia, India, Turkey, New Zealand, as well as some states in Africa, Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia. The Kazakh code, KAZRC, was integrated into the CRIRSCO framework in 2016, with international standards set to take effect in Kazakhstan from 2024. This will facilitate the attraction of foreign investments in geological exploration.

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