This article reports only fields shown on the registry page; information regarding specific minerals or project investment amounts is not displayed in the registry.
Which new solid mineral exploration licences were registered?
According to registry records, TSK Exploration and Mining LLP had two solid mineral exploration licences registered on 3 November: №4990-EL covering 16 blocks and №4989-EL covering 17 blocks, both valid from 3 November 2026 to 30 June 2030. On 28 October, licence №4925-EL was registered to Markhor Resources LLP (ТОО «Мархор Ресорсез»).
Which licences are re-registrations of earlier numbers?
Registry records show that two exploration licences registered on 2 November retain earlier validity periods: GeoNova Ltd.'s licence №2730-EL covering 1 block with validity from 3 July 2024 to 3 July 2030, and Astra Mining Kazakhstan Limited's licence №767-EL covering 7 blocks with validity from 20 August 2020 to 20 August 2031. The registry page does not provide reasons for re-registration.
Which extraction and geological survey licences were registered?
According to registry records, three solid mineral extraction licences were registered on 30 October: Qaz Manganese LLP received licence №224-NML for the Esymzhal (Dauletbay) deposit, valid until 30 October 2030; ORKEN LLP received licences №225-NML and №226-NML, with №225-NML valid until 30 October 2036. On 2 November, Grand Gulf Energy Limited had geological survey licence №581-GINL registered covering 4200 blocks, valid until 2 November 2029.
FAQ
Where does this information come from?
From the public licensing registry and individual licence pages on the Ministry of Industry and Construction's e-Qazyna platform.
What is the difference between an exploration licence and an extraction licence?
An exploration licence covers prospecting and evaluation within designated blocks, whereas an extraction licence authorizes commercial extraction at a specific deposit or site.
Can specific mineral types be seen on the registry page?
The registry fields referenced in this article do not indicate mineral types.
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What is the nationality of the licence-holding companies?
The registry page does not disclose the country of origin of the licence holders, and no inferences are made in this article.
Is this news related to China?
The registry entries do not indicate any affiliation between these licence holders and Chinese enterprises.
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Sources
- e-Qazyna licence registry (Ministry of Industry and Construction): https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/license/list
- Details page for licence №4990-EL: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/342106568321000001/View
- Details page for licence №224-NML: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/341751358027000000/View
- Details page for licence №4989-EL: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/342106568321000000/View
- Details page for licence №2730-EL: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/342019210253000000/View
- Details page for licence №767-EL: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/342018694544000000/View
- Details page for licence №225-NML: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/341762161619000000/View
- Details page for licence №581-GINL: https://minerals.e-qazyna.kz/ru/guest/reestr/contract/list/342015890752000000/View
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