Format: Presentations and panel discussion organised in partnership with Astana International Financial Centre 

Kazakhstan is tackling a chronic "exploration funding gap" that prevents its vast mineral wealth from being realised, often leaving junior miners to rely on speculative trading rather than active drilling. To shift the focus toward industrial development, the Kazakhstan Government, Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) are introducing a suite of financial incentives, including 100% exploration tax deductions, Royalty-based financial instruments and a $1 billion loan program (2025–2030) for critical materials projects. By layering these incentives with state-backed guarantees and "green financing" for ESG-compliant ventures, these initiatives aim to de-risk early-stage operations and secure the institutional capital necessary to turn geological potential into economic reality.