Leaders from the GMC are set to convene in Astana this week for the 15th anniversary of the "Astana Mining & Metallurgy" Congress.
Let's kick things off, y'all! AMM – the most boomin' dialogue platform in the mining and metallurgy biz – has been crankin' it up for the past 15 years. This year's event is shaping up to be real somethin', with the global market undergoin' a major transformation and the demand for raw materials skyrocketin'.
AMM Congress 2025: All About Global Changes and Market Shifts
The leading topic of this powwow? "Revampin' the Mining and Metallurgy Industry: Solutions to Global Problems and Market Adjustments." Political bigwigs, business leaders, academics, and international organization reps'll be livenin' things up with discussions on:
- The future of commodities like copper, uranium, aluminum, titanium, and rare earth elements;
- The effect of geopolitics on the global supply chains;
- Incorporatin' ESG standards and digital tech (like AI and automation);
- Trainin' future talent in the mining and metallurgy realm.
We expect over 750 participants from 20 countries to show up, includin' representatives from the EU, Canada, China, Japan, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and many more.
International Collaborations
The event'll host separate sessions dedicated to Kazakhstan's partnerships with other nations:
- Meetin' of geological services;
- Kazakhstan – Sweden: Sustainable Mining and Digitalization;
- Best practices of Canada in Processin' and Technology;
- UK and Kazakhstan: Cooperation in Critical Minerals.
This just goes to show how Kazakhstan's holdin' down the global commodity supply scene. Fascinating facts include:
- The country ranks top 5 in ferroalloys exports;
- Produces 11% of the world's titanium, with 18% goin' to the aerospace industry;
- Ranks 12th in gold reserves, pushin' out over 74 tons of refined metal annully.
New Formats and Industry Events
On day two, forums for the gold and coal industries, as well as the very first Kazakhstan Jewelry Congress, will go down. Topics to be covered:
- The role of AI and digitalization in mining and metallurgy;
- Strategies for sustainability and waste manage-ment;
- Safety and ESG concerns.
A specially designed PR and GR block'll also be held, discussing crisis communications and workin' with government agencies.
Get a Job in the Mine!
This year, get ready for a huge job fair, where ERG, KAZ Minerals, Kazakhmys, Qarmet, and Solidcore Resources will present job opportunities. You'll have a chance to chat with HR teams and learn about what's cookin' in the industry.
AMM Exhibition: Innovation and Clients United
50 companies from 12 countries will exhibit the coolest equipment and technological solutions for the mining and metallurgy industry. What makes this expo unique? Companies like ERG, KAZ Minerals, Kazzinc, and Solidcore Resources won't just be showcasing their gear – they'll also be there as resource users! The display covers digitization, ecology, safety, processing, and automation.
Stats About Kazakhstan's Mines:
- Over 273,000 people work in the industry;
- $28.8 billion – the export volume of the processed industry in 2024, with 57% bein' metallurgical products.
- State Partner: Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Golden Partners: Eurasian Group (ERG), Solidcore Resources, KAZ Minerals, Kazzinc, CoreX Holding, Kazakhmys.
- Silver Partners: Komatsu Central Asia, Hatch, Qarmet.
- Bronze Partners: Telko Central Asia, SGS Kazakhstan, Fakoor Sanat Tehran Engineering, Dassault Systemes, Beeline Business Kazakhstan, TURANINDUSTRIAL.
To learn even more, check out the official site!
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- The AMM Congress 2025 aims to delve into significant global changes and market shifts, with discussions focusing on the future of commodities such as copper, uranium, aluminum, titanium, and rare earth elements, as well as the impact of geopolitics on global supply chains, the integration of ESG standards and digital technology like AI and automation, and the training of future talent in the mining and metallurgy industry.
- In addition to the main conference, the event will feature separate sessions dedicated to international collaborations, showcasing Kazakhstan's partnerships with countries like Sweden, Canada, and the UK, with a focus on sustainable mining and digitalization, best practices in processing and technology, and cooperation in critical minerals.
