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PDAC 2025: Kazakhstan’s Growing Role in Global Mining Community The PDAC 2025 convention in Toronto reaffirmed its status as the world’s premier mining industry event, setting the stage for investment, partnerships, and emerging trends. This year, sustainability, digitalization, and the race for critical minerals dominated discussions, reflecting the sector’s evolving priorities. As demand for gold, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements continues to grow, securing resource supply chains has become a geopolitical imperative. Kazakhstan made a strong impression at PDAC, presenting itself not just as a resource-rich nation but as a stable and attractive investment destination. A modernized Subsoil Code, incentives for foreign investment, and advancements in exploration technologies have positioned the country competitively. Adding further credibility to the sector, Ivanhoe Mines officially entered Kazakhstan’s exploration industry, signaling strong international confidence in the country’s potential for major discoveries. A major highlight was the Xcalibur Smart Mapping initiative, which aims to complete a nationwide geological mapping of Kazakhstan. This project will leverage AI-driven analytics and advanced geophysical technologies to enhance mineral exploration, improve resource identification, and provide a strategic foundation for Kazakhstan’s energy transition. By modernizing its geological data infrastructure, Kazakhstan will be better prepared to unlock new discoveries and support the development of critical minerals essential for the global clean energy shift. One of the strongest signals of confidence came from the rise in Arras Minerals’ stock price, a Canadian company actively exploring in Kazakhstan. This demonstrates that the country’s improving investment climate is attracting serious capital and international attention. However, PDAC is not just about presence—it’s about action. To translate interest into long-term success, Kazakhstan must ensure that new partnerships lead to real exploration projects, discoveries, and sustainable development. PDAC 2025 provided Kazakhstan with an excellent platform—now, the challenge is to turn potential into real results.

Central Asia’s Mining Majors and Juniors at PDAC 2025 – Who to Meet and Where to Find Them As we continue exploring PDAC 2025, it's great to see a strong presence from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Walking through the exhibition halls, we’ve had insightful conversations with companies shaping the future of mining in the region. If you're attending PDAC, make time to visit these companies and get firsthand insights into market developments, opportunities, and key lessons learned. 🔹 Kazakhstan Pavilion (North Building, Booth No. 7009) A must-visit spot featuring major industry players: ✅ National Geological Service ✅ Tau-Ken Samruk (National Mining Company) ✅ ERG Exploration ✅ Kazakhmys Exploration 🔹 TMK – Uzbekistan’s Integrated Rare Earth & Rare Metals Producer (Booth No. 3222 North) With an ambitious vision, TMK is set to implement over 50 large-scale projects worldwide, backed by a clear strategic roadmap. 🔹 Central Asia’s Key Exhibitors in the South Building: NGMK (Navoi Mining & Metallurgy Kombinat) – The region’s largest gold producer (Booth No. 2744 South). Dala Resources – A newcomer exploring hard-rock lithium projects in Eastern Kazakhstan (Booth No. 2727 South). Aurora Minerals Group – Showcasing innovative drilling technologies in Kazakhstan and Central Asia (Booth No. 2905 South). Arras Minerals Corp. – A Teck Resources-backed junior with promising copper-gold drilling results in Kazakhstan (Booth No. 2905 South). 🚀 Missed them at PDAC? Catch them at MINEX Kazakhstan Forum in Astana on April 9-10 → www.minexkazakhstan.com Who else has caught your attention at PDAC? Let’s connect and discuss the latest in mining and exploration!