16 Sept 2025

Join us for an in-depth discussion on critical minerals in Kazakhstan, exploring the country’s vast resource base and its growing role in global supply chains. Our speakers highlighted Kazakhstan’s geological potential, current policy priorities, and opportunities for international cooperation and investment in the sector. The session also touched on sustainability, innovation, and the contribution of critical minerals to the global green transition.



BKS Host:

David Skeels - BKS, Director



Embassy Welcome:

Yerlan Zeineshev - Economic Counsellor, Kazakhstan Embassy in the UK



Moderator:

Mike Beare - Managing Director, Mike Beare and Associates



Speakers:

Caroline Messecar - Strategic Markets Editor, Technology Metals, Fastmarkts Metals and Mining

Arkhat Kurmanbekov - Deputy Director General, National Center for Technology Foresight, Kazakhstan

Enzo Grazella - Senior Analyst, Critical Minerals Association, London