Kazakhstan Increases Gold, Silver, and Copper Reserves by Discovering New Ore Deposits
In a significant move towards boosting its mineral resources, the government of Kazakhstan has announced the addition of 73 new exploration sites covering over 2,650 square kilometers as part of the updated State Subsoil Fund Management Program.
The latest figures demonstrate a systematic and continuous expansion of Kazakhstan's geological potential. This expansion includes more than 36,000 tonnes of copper reserves and nearly 97.8 tonnes of gold reserves.
The program also includes 62 deposits being prepared for auction to attract investors, with the aim of improving the investment attractiveness of the mineral sector in Kazakhstan. In 2025, the government allocated 7.6 billion tenge (approximately US$14 million) for detailed studies of 41 geological sites.
The head of government who presented the report on the development of these new mineral deposits on September 4, 2025, is Olzhas Bektenov, serving as Prime Minister since February 2024. The comprehensive audit of technogenic mineral formations (TMF) conducted in 2025 resulted in the official recording of 1,630 TMF sites with a total estimated volume of 53.6 billion tonnes.
The reuse of these resources is emphasized for its potential economic, environmental, and social benefits. This reuse could strengthen Kazakhstan's industrial raw material supply while reducing ecological risks.
In addition to these new sites, Kazakhstan registered five new solid mineral deposits in 2025: Kok-Zhon, Altyn-Shoko, Samombet, Studencheskiy, and Takyr-Kaldzhir. The enhancement also includes an increase of 11.9 tonnes of silver reserves.
The Prime Minister's report also highlighted that in 2024, Kazakhstan registered 23 new deposits of solid minerals, as well as hydrocarbon and groundwater reserves. Overall, the database now includes 1,747 TMF sites amounting to about 55 billion tonnes.
These newly identified sites are expected to strengthen Kazakhstan's mineral resource base, with 450 of these TMF formations located near populated areas. The strategic development of these resources could provide significant benefits for the country's economy and environment.
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