13 Nov 2025

The British-Kazakh Society hosted an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of Kazakhstan’s mining sector. The session explored recent and upcoming government reforms, including changes to sector regulation, priority rights granted to state entities, and amendments to the Tax Code and royalty structures.

Speakers also examined the dysfunction among regulatory agencies, the cost dynamics of exploration blocks, and how these factors collectively shaped investment opportunities and operational efficiency in the industry.

The webinar provided valuable insights for investors, mining professionals, and policymakers interested in the future direction of Kazakhstan’s resource sector.

Host:
David D Skeels - BKS, Director

DBT Welcome Remarks: 
Assel Zhanbulatova - UK Department of Business and Trade, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Regional Critical Minerals Lead

Moderator: 
Olga Petrova - Rio Tinto Exploration Kazakhstan, Country Manager

Speakers:
Almat Daumov - GRATA International, Almaty, Partner
Daniel A. Witt - International Tax and Investment Center, (ITIC), Washington DC, President
Timur Odilov - Haller Lomax. Astana, Founding Partner