Since 2018, 67 billion tenge has been allocated for the development of
Kazakhstan’s rare and rare-earth metals industry. Geological exploration now
covers more than 100,000 square kilometers. Last year alone, 38 promising
deposits were discovered, and exploration is currently underway at another 25
sites. This was reported during a meeting on the industry development chaired
by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The country already produces beryllium,
tantalum, niobium, and other metals. Technologies are also available for
extracting gallium and indium. Looking ahead, plans are in place to launch production
of materials for batteries, heat-resistant alloys, and semiconductors. Bektenov
instructed to ramp up production and establish a Regional Research Center for
Rare and Rare-Earth Metals. Notably, rare and rare-earth metals currently
account for about 2.5% of country’s metallurgy output.
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