Critical Minerals

Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia and 9^th  largest  in the world  (population – 20,075 mln., size – 2.725 mln. km²) 

Kazakhstan is a WTO member with a strategic location near rapidly growing markets such as China and India

Kazakhstan has the largest resource base for numerous minerals and metals: 1^st largest for chromium, tungsten, zinc and barite; 2^nd – for for zinc, lead, and tungsten, 3^rd - for manganese; and ranked 5^th - for copper

Kazakhstan has top-class industrial infrastructure (highways, railroads, airports, power generation facilities, transportation system, cargo terminals, etc.)

Kazakhstan is well known for low energy, fuel, and labor costs

Kazakhstan is a politically stable country with favorable investment climate and attractive investor benefits. It has consistently been ranked among the top states for foreign investments. 

Kazakhstan has highly skilled geological exploration, mining and processing professionals.