Why should we invest in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan can ensure the uninterrupted supply of critical minerals and help meet the growing global demand associated with the energy transition and the development of the electric vehicle market.

Which metals could give Kazakhstan an advantage in the global market?

At the same time, gold, nickel, lithium and rare-earth metals have been assessed as potential resources for nascent exports that could give Kazakhstan an advantage in the global market. Metals considered in the overview are derived from the results of report on Kazakhstan’s economic complexity that was developed by AIFC and Harvard Growth Lab.

How will Kazakhstan become a supplier of critical raw materials?

Kazakhstan plans to be not only a supplier of critical raw materials but also to become an integral part of the supply chain with certain production processes carried out in the country. This requires actively engaging the private sector – both domestic and foreign.

How much is Kazakhstan's new lithium deposit worth?

In March 2024, Korean Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources discovered a new lithium deposit with a grade of 5.3% in East Kazakhstan. It may be worth $15.7 billion. Rare-earth metals (REM). Kazakhstan experienced a 4.6-fold increase in REM exports since 2020 in dollar terms, and a 3.8-fold increase in REM exports since 2020 in real terms.

How many rare metals and REM resources are there in Kazakhstan?

In May 2024, the Senate of Kazakhstan declared that potential rare metals and REM resources of Kazakhstan might include about 5 000 deposits worth $46 trillion. Gold. Even though Kazakhstan had the 14th largest reserves in the world and the 7th largest gold mine production in 2022 (according to the USGS).

What is Kazakhstan's share in the global copper market?

Kazakhstan’s share in the global market of copper is almost 4%. In 2023, Kazakhstan had the 11th largest reserves in the world with 20 million tonnes. In 2022, top-3 destinations of Kazakhstan’s exported copper were China, Turkey, and the UAE. Lead. Kazakhstan’s share in the global market of lead is almost 3%.