14-16 April 2026 Astana, Kazakhstan

Project Evaluation – understanding residual risk & positioning operations to succeed

Format: Presentations and panel discussion organised in partnership with SRK Consulting

Recent mining developments in Kazakhstan and other regions across Central Asia reveal declining quality in project evaluations. This is worrying as project evaluations are considered a bedrock for all subsequent planning, financing, and operational phases. The transition from historical data to a modern, bankable feasibility study requires more than just software; it requires a culture of technical integrity, professional scepticism, and a commitment to long-term environmental stewardship. Without these elements, the "Mining Project for Success" will remain an elusive goal, overshadowed by the risks of poor planning and the systemic errors of the past.

Moderator
David Pearce
Corporate Consultant (Mining Engineering)
SRK Consulting (UK)
Presentations:
11:30 - Management of Mining Enterprises

Denis Alexandrov
CEO
ALT Management
11:45 - How to accelerate the project evaluation process

David Pearce
Corporate Consultant (Mining Engineering)
SRK Consulting (UK)
12:00 - Resilience based design; benefits, practicalities, and operational realities

Alasdair Ross
Senior Consultant (Geotechnical Engineering)
SRK Consulting
12:15 - Dilution, 3D modeling using geomechanics

Erzhan Kulmagambetov
Geomechanical engineer
Alel (Rudnik Suzdal)
12:30 - Water Risk and the Future of Mining in Central Asia

Azamat Abdulayev
Consultant Environmental Specialist
SRK Consulting
12:45 - Water Stewardship in Kazakhstan: Catchment‑Scale Thinking, Groundwater Potential and Opportunities for Joint Action

Ivan Shubin
Hydrogeologist
SRK Consulting (UK)