Kazakhstan Opens 16th AMM Congress to Shape Future of Mining Sector

Kazakhstan's mining and metallurgical sector is under the spotlight at the 16th Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM) Congress and Exhibition, held June 11-12 at the Hilton Astana. The event has gathered over 1,500 delegates from 16 countries, including global industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov addressed the plenary session, emphasizing Kazakhstan's robust economic performance, with a 6.5% growth in 2025. He underscored the critical role of geological exploration in expanding the nation's mineral resources and attracting vital investment. Bektenov articulated Kazakhstan's strategic aim to enhance its global standing beyond being a mere raw materials supplier, aspiring instead to become a producer of competitive industrial goods for international markets.

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Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6.5% in 2025 and highlighted the importance of geological exploration for expanding the country’s mineral resource base and attracting investment.

The exhibition floor showcases the innovations and capabilities of 70 companies hailing from 15 nations, including Canada, China, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Key participants like Qarmet, Kazzinc, Kazakhmys, KAZ Minerals, and XCMG presented projects centered on production modernization, digitalization, industrial automation, and environmental safety. The focus extends to developing processing and engineering services, as reported by the Prime Minister’s press service.

Organized by Iteca in partnership with ICA Events Group, the congress benefits from state support by the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan. Additional backing comes from industry associations, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the National Geological Survey, Kazakh Invest, and Visit Astana. Major sponsors include Qarmet as General Partner, with Eurasian Resources Group, KAZ Minerals, and Kazzinc as Gold Partners.

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He also emphasized Kazakhstan’s goal of strengthening its position not only as a raw materials supplier but also as a producer of competitive industrial goods for global markets.