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China's Zijin strikes gold in Kazakhstan with $1.2bn deal
Nikkei Asia
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Zijin Mining Group Co., China's largest gold producer, has struck a $1.2 billion deal to acquire a massive gold mine in Kazakhstan in a major push to expand its overseas footprint while consolidating resources closer to home. The deal for the...
Kazakhstan–China Relations: Model for Middle-Power Engagement in Fragmented World
The Astana Times
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June 26, 2025
For much of the post-Soviet era, Chinese influence in Central Asia was met with deep skepticism. In Kazakhstan and its neighbors, public opinion often bristled at the specter of a rising China next door. Memories of historical incursions and fears...
Kazakhstan, Mongolia Push For Closer Transport Links Via Middle Corridor
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 27. Kazakhstan and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the transport and logistics sector, Trend reports citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan....
A judoka from Turkmenistan won bronze at the Cadets Asian Cup in Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 4, 2025
15-year-old Turkmen judoka Kakilik Deryayeva won a bronze medal at the Almaty Cadets Asian Cup. This success was achieved by the 10th-grade student of Ashgabat Secondary School No. 37 in the under-48 kg weight category, which featured 25 athletes...
Kazakhstan Places $2.5 Billion in Eurobonds Amid High Investor Demand
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan successfully placed $2.5 billion in sovereign U.S. dollar Eurobonds on June 24, attracting strong interest from foreign investors, the Finance Ministry announced. Photo credit: Shutterstock The issuance included two tranches: a...
Kazakhstan Determines Average Age of Population
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – As of early 2024, the average age of Kazakhstan’s population stood at 32.3 years, the Bureau of National Statistics reported on June 24. Photo credit: The Astana Times This marks an increase from 31.9 years recorded five years ago. The...
Kazakhstan Leads Central Asia in FDI, Stands Out in Greenfield Investment, Latest UN Report Says
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has attracted $151 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since gaining independence in 1991, making it a leader in Central Asia, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2025...
Kazakhstan to Create Six New Environmental Institutions
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to create six new nature conservation institutions to preserve biodiversity, Kazinform reported on June 23, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Ustyurt State Nature Reserve. Photo credit: Konstantin...
Kazakhstan denies Ukrainian drones attacking Russia via its airspace
BNE Intellinews
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Kazakhstan has flatly denied that Ukrainian attack drones are flying into Russia via its airspace. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on June 21 said that dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) had crossed western Kazakhstan...
Gross FDI Inflow to Kazakhstan Grows, Structure of Investment Distribution Shifts
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – In the first quarter of 2025, the gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Kazakhstan reached $6.6 billion, up 6.2% compared to the same period last year ($6.2 billion), the Economic Research Institute reported on July 1. Photo...
Kazakhstan allocates $5.4mn to upgrade Zhezqazghan's aging heating network
Daryo
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June 26, 2025
Kazakhstan has allocated more than KZT 2.8bn ($5.4mn) from its reserve fund to complete the reconstruction and modernization of the heating networks in the city of Zhezqazghan, following instructions from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to ensure...
Kazakhstan – India forum boosts tourism ties between Almaty and Goa
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 26, 2025
Tourism leaders from Kazakhstan and Goa connect in Almaty, promoting charter flights, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism collaboration. ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN – On June 23, 2025, the Kazakhstan – India Tourism Business Forum was held in...
Kazakhstan Sees Decline in Emigration
The Astana Times
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June 25, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan observed a significant decline in emigration, with outbound migration reaching its lowest level in decades, according to the Bureau of National Statistics on June 24. Photo credit: Shutterstock In the first four months of this...
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia And Armenia Have Sharply Tightened Control Over Deliveries Of Sub-sanctioned Goods To Russia
Charter 97
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1 illustrative photo Russian companies are facing new challenges. Russian companies have faced a sharp increase in the delivery time of goods from CIS countries due to tougher customs inspections, business representatives told Izvestia. According...
Kazakhstan President Talks About Work To Launch Supercomputer
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 26. A supercomputer with high computing power will be launched in Kazakhstan in the near future, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during his speech at the plenary session of the...
Zijin Mining to Acquire Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine in $1.2 Billion Deal
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 4, 2025
Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest gold and copper producer, announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Raygorodok Gold Mine in Kazakhstan for $1.2 billion. The deal, executed through its subsidiaries Zijin...
Kazakhstan Eyes Entry into Global Gallium Market
Times of Central Asia
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June 26, 2025
The Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) is set to invest in gallium production and intensify exploration for copper and other critical minerals, aiming to position Kazakhstan as a key player amid rising global demand for strategic resources. Kazakhstan...
Kazakhstan increased food production by more than 10%
APK Inform
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In five months of 2025, food production in Kazakhstan increased by 10.5%, reaching 1.4 trillion tenge. The largest growth was shown by beet sugar – by 13.7 times (up to 64 thousand tons), vegetable oil – +19.1%, butter – +12.7%, sausage products –...
Kazakhstan carry out three launches from Baiterek space complex in next three years
AzerNews
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June 26, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva Kazakhstan intends to conduct its first rocket launch from the Baiterek space complex in 2025, followed by two additional launches scheduled for 2026 and 2027, Azernews reports. This announcement was made on the sidelines of the...
World Boxing Cup: Nupur Storms Into Final, Abhinash Jamwal Secures Semis Spot In Astana
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Astana, July 4 (IANS) India's medal count at the World Boxing Cup–Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 continued to grow as Nupur (80+kg) advanced to the final, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) booked his place in the semifinals on Friday.Nupur...