GRATA International spoke at the MINEX Kazakhstan Forum 2026

From 14-16 April, 2026 the 16th Mining and Geological Forum MINEX Kazakhstan 2026, ttook place in Astana and focusing on the theme: “Mineral Resources of Kazakhstan: Reforms and Value Creation in a Multi-Vector Reality.”

Kazakhstan’s strategic role as one of the global leaders in the mining sector, as well as a reliable partner for international markets, makes MINEX Kazakhstan a key platform for discussing industry development prospects, investment opportunities, and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure and resource projects.

GRATA International Kazakhstan is one of the sponsors of MINEX Kazakhstan and is also among the speakers and moderators in two of the key strategic sessions on the first day of the Forum.

Samat Daumov, Partner and Director of the Astana office at GRATA International, spoke at the first strategic session — Geopolitics in the Ground: Kazakhstan’s Role in the Global Mineral Race (15 April), presenting on the topic: “Regulation of the Mining Industry in Central Asia: Investment Lessons from Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan for Kazakhstan.” He also moderated the second strategic session — Policy Dialogue: Balancing Control and Investment, featuring senior government officials and leading industry representatives.

We would like to thank the organisers of MINEX Kazakhstan for hosting such a high-level and insightful forum, and for providing an excellent platform for meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange within the industry.