From Liability to Asset: Navigating the New Era of Tailings Management in Kazakhstan
Format: Presentations and panel discussion
Kazakhstan’s mining sector is currently navigating a "perfect storm" regarding Tailings Management Facilities (TMFs). With billions of tons of industrial waste accumulated, the industry faces dual pressure: aggressive government mandates to repurpose Technogenic Mineral Formations (TMFs) into economic assets, and a tightening global insurance market that views tailings as high-risk liabilities. This session explores the intersection of Kazakhstan’s 2026–2028 Mining Roadmap and global safety standards (GISTM). Discussion points include fiscal incentives, such as the zero-rate Mineral Extraction Tax for low-profitability deposits, alongside the critical shift toward "active management" technologies. A live demonstration will showcase the real-time monitoring systems required to secure insurance capacity and meet international safety standards.