Kazakhstan News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/kazakhstan/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Fri, 22 May 2026 08:39:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png Kazakhstan News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/kazakhstan/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Qarmet has begun construction of a new bar rolling mill]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-has-begun-construction-of-a-new-bar-rolling-mill/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:38:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123950 The Kazakh steel company Qarmet has begun the active phase of construction on a new long-product rolling mill at the site of the steel plant in Temirtau. This was announced in a press release. The first steel support has been installed at the construction site, marking an important milestone in the implementation of one of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[A coke production plant with a capacity of 1 million tons will be built in Kazakhstan]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/a-coke-production-plant-with-a-capacity-of-1-million-tons-will-be-built-in-kazakhstan/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:10:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123694 The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan Success Coking Energy have signed an investment agreement for a project to build a metallurgical coke plant with an annual capacity of 1 million tons in the Karaganda Region. This was reported in a statement by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan has extended its ban on the export of ferrous scrap]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-has-extended-its-ban-on-the-export-of-ferrous-scrap/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:35:35 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123125 Kazakhstan has extended the ban on the export of waste and scrap from ferrous and non-ferrous metals for six months. The relevant government decree takes effect on May 1 of this year. The ban applies to the export of raw materials by all modes of transport. This was reported by Kallanish. The restrictions apply to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan has filed a dispute with the WTO against Indonesia over tariffs on HRC]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-has-filed-a-dispute-with-the-wto-against-indonesia-over-tariffs-on-hrc/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:38:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122702 Kazakhstan has initiated consultations within the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the additional duties imposed by Indonesia on imports of hot-rolled coils (HRC) originating in Kazakhstan. The relevant request was circulated among WTO members on April 15. This is the first time Kazakhstan has acted as a complainant in the WTO dispute settlement system. The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan and China plan to build a $1.2 billion steel mill]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-and-china-plan-to-build-a-1-2-billion-steel-mill/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:04:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122401 Kazakhstan and China are planning to build a $1.2 billion steel mill, according to Vlast.kz. During a recent visit to China’s Fujian Province, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev discussed the localization of production and the launch of new enterprises with Chinese investment. According to the country’s Ministry of Industry and Construction, a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet has commenced manganese ore mining at Zakhidny Karazhal]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-has-commenced-manganese-ore-mining-at-zakhidny-karazhal/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:39:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120606 Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical company Qarmet announced the start of manganese ore production at the Zakhidny Karazhal deposit. At the Atasu mine, two underground tunnels moving towards each other were connected for the first time in 30 years. This event opened up the possibility of integrating a new horizon with a motor transport incline – […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Chevron Fund invests $23.5 million in the construction of a ferroalloy plant in Kazakhstan]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/chevron-fund-invests-23-5-million-in-the-construction-of-a-ferroalloy-plant-in-kazakhstan/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:56:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120198 Chevron Direct Investment Fund (CDIF) is investing $23.5 million in the construction of a ferroalloy plant in Ekibastuz (Kazakhstan). This was reported by Inbusiness.kz The plant is a project of the Kazakh private company Mineral Product International (MPI). The plant is expected to produce about 80,000 tons of ferrosilicon (FeSi-75) per year, and the technology […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan’s Qarmet produced 3.8 million tons of steel in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-s-qarmet-produced-3-8-million-tons-of-steel-in-2025/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:27:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119827 Kazakhstan’s Qarmet produced 3.8 million tons of steel and 3.5 million tons of iron ore concentrate in 2025, with coal production totaling 7.5 million tons, according to a company statement. The Qarmet steel plant continues to implement major investment projects, including the construction of modern coke batteries No. 8-9, a new section rolling mill, galvanizing […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet to commission new rolling mill in 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-to-commission-new-rolling-mill-in-2026/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:14:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119108 Kazakh metallurgical company Qarmet is constructing a new rolling mill at its metallurgical plant, with production expected to commence this year. This is stated in the company’s announcement. All preparatory work has now been completed at the site: the water pipe to the blast furnace shop has been relocated, unused structures at the future production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 3.9% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-3-9-y-y-in-2025/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:04:19 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118908 Kazakhstan’s metallurgical enterprises increased steel production by 3.9% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 4.27 million tons, according to Kallanish, citing data from the Ministry of Economy’s statistics committee. Flat steel production grew by 6.4% year-on-year last year, reaching 2.88 million tons. In December, steel production increased by 13.7% compared to the previous month and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 23.4% m/m in November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-23-4-m-m-in-november/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:49 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118092 In November 2025, Kazakhstan’s steel enterprises increased steel production by 23.4% compared to the previous month, to 390.38 thousand tons. Compared to November 2024, the figure increased by 23%. This was reported by Kallanish, citing data from the statistical committee of the Ministry of Economy. Flat steel production for the month decreased by 11% y/y […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Asia United Steel has begun construction of a steel plant in Kazakhstan]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/asia-united-steel-has-begun-construction-of-a-steel-plant-in-kazakhstan/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:11:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117369 Construction of Asia United Steel’s steel plant has officially begun in the Kazybek Bek industrial zone in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. This was announced in a press release on the government’s website. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by regional leaders, representatives of local authorities, foreign investors, and project organizations. Regional authorities emphasized the strategic […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet has launched a new scrap processing facility]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-has-launched-a-new-scrap-processing-facility/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:58:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116962 Kazakhstan’s steel company Qarmet has announced the commissioning of a new modern scrap processing facility. The production capacity of the facility, located in close proximity to the company’s steel plant, is up to 300 tons of raw materials per day, which significantly improves the efficiency of internal processes. The facility processes 15-20 vehicles weighing up […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan launches new ferroalloy plant EkibastuzFerroAlloys]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-launches-new-ferroalloy-plant-ekibastuzferroalloys/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:49:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116463 A new ferroalloy production plant, EkibastuzFerroAlloys, has officially started operations in Kazakhstan. It is located in the city of Ekibastuz in the Pavlodar region. The plant is designed to produce 240,000 tons of high-quality ferrosilicon per year. Investments in the project are estimated at approximately 92 billion tenge ($177 million), according to trend.az. According to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 22.7% m/m in October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-22-7-m-m-in-october/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:46:29 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116401 In October 2025, Kazakhstan’s steel enterprises increased steel production by 22.7% compared to the previous month, to 350.51 thousand tons. Compared to October 2024, the figure increased by 3.7%. This was reported by Kallanish, citing data from the Ministry of Economy’s statistical committee. Flat steel production increased by 4.8% year-on-year during the month, but decreased […]

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]]> <![CDATA[A new ferroalloy production plant has been launched in Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/a-new-ferroalloy-production-plant-has-been-launched-in-ekibastuz-kazakhstan/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:06:01 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=115236 A new ferroalloy production plant, KazFerroLimited, has been officially opened in Ekibastuz, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan. According to TengriNews, citing the country’s government, the project is the first of three large industrial facilities planned for implementation in the region. The total investment in the construction of the enterprise amounted to 30.4 billion tenge ($57.5 million). The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ERG to build HBI plant in Kazakhstan worth more than $1.2 billion]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/erg-to-build-hbi-plant-in-kazakhstan-worth-more-than-1-2-billion/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:21:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=114775 Global metallurgical and mining company Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has signed a strategic contract with Primetals Technologies and Midrex Technologies to build a hot briquetted iron (HBI) plant in Kazakhstan. This is stated in a press release from ERG. The agreement covers detailed design, supply of key process equipment, and a range of services for […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan reduced steel production by 32.6% m/m in September]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-reduced-steel-production-by-32-6-m-m-in-september/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:11:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=114746 Kazakhstan’s metallurgical enterprises reduced steel production by 32.6% compared to the previous month, to 285,780 tons, according to the results of September 2025. Compared to September 2024, the figure decreased by 20%. This was reported by Kallanish, citing data from the Ministry of Economy’s statistical committee. Flat steel production increased by 2.7% y/y and 6.4% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet to build hot-dip galvanizing and polymer coating complex]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-to-build-hot-dip-galvanizing-and-polymer-coating-complex/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:38:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=114319 Kazakhstan’s Qarmet has begun construction of a new hot-dip galvanizing and polymer coating complex, according to a company statement. “The new lines will be an important step in the implementation of the strategic program to upgrade and expand the production capacities of Qarmet’s steelmaking division,” the company said. The total investment in the project is […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to jointly build a $700 million HBI plant]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/azerbaijan-and-kazakhstan-to-jointly-build-a-700-million-hbi-plant/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:34:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=113774 On September 23, 2025, as part of the First Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2025) in Baku, an agreement was signed to establish a joint venture between Dashkasan Iron Ore LLC and Kazakhstan’s Fonte GreenMet Investments Fund OEIC LLC. This was reported by AzerGold. The new company is called Azerbaijan Metal Company LLC and will […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet will build a new casting and rolling complex in Temirtau valued at $700 million]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-will-build-a-new-casting-and-rolling-complex-in-temirtau-valued-at-700-million/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:27:57 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=112511 Qarmet has announced the construction of a new casting and rolling complex (CRC) in Temirtau, Kazakhstan. This was announced by Jens Bart, Director of Development at Qarmet, according to The Astana Times. The project is valued at $700 million and is expected to become a significant milestone in the modernization of the country’s metallurgical industry, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan reduced steel production by 12.2% y/y in June]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-reduced-steel-production-by-12-2-y-y-in-june/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:04:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=111716 Kazakhstan’s steel enterprises reduced steel production by 12.2% in June 2025 compared to June 2024, to 358,790 tons. Compared to the previous month, the figure decreased by 1.4%. This was reported by Kallanish with reference to data from the statistical committee of the Ministry of Economy. Flat steel production fell by 53.2% y/y and 1.4% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT: Mining and Metals Central Asia 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-mining-and-metals-central-asia-2025/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:02:49 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=110838 On September 17-19, Almaty (Kazakhstan) will host the 30th anniversary Central Asian international exhibition of mining industry and equipment – Mining and Metals Central Asia 2025. This is the main business event in the region’s mining industry, which annually brings together hundreds of companies from dozens of countries. The event is a professional platform for […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet plans to invest $3.5 billion in sustainable development over the next 5 years]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-plans-to-invest-3-5-billion-in-sustainable-development-over-the-next-5-years/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:33:30 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109875 Qarmet presented a large-scale five-year investment plan worth $3.5 billion during the 15th International Mining and Metallurgical Congress AMM-2025 in Astana. The company said in a statement. One of the main areas of development is occupational safety, especially in coal mines. $300 million will be allocated for this purpose. A significant portion of the funds […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet opens office in Singapore as part of its international expansion strategy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-opens-office-in-singapore-as-part-of-its-international-expansion-strategy/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:12:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109825 Kazakhstan’s Qarmet Iron and Steel Works has opened an office in Singapore as part of its strategy to enter international markets and search for potential partners from Southeast Asia. This is reported by KazTAG. As noted, the implementation of Qarmet’s strategic modernization program, aimed at transforming processes to improve quality and production volumes by introducing […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan is preparing a six-month ban on billet exports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-is-preparing-a-six-month-ban-on-billet-exports/ Thu, 29 May 2025 07:21:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109603 Kazakh authorities are preparing a six-month ban on the export of steel billets. The Ministry of Industry and Construction has drafted a decree on some issues related to the regulation of steel billets exports, which is available for public discussion until June 11. According to the document, the export of iron and unalloyed steel in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 9.1% y/y in January-April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-9-1-y-y-in-january-april/ Thu, 22 May 2025 07:01:45 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=109338 In January-April 2025, metallurgical enterprises of Kazakhstan increased steel production by 9.1% compared to the same period in 2024, up to 1.41 million tons. This is evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy, Kallanish reports. Flat production increased by 14.8% y/y over four months to 957.99 thousand tons. In April, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Spain’s Tubacex plans to build a seamless pipe plant in Kazakhstan]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/spains-tubacex-plans-to-build-a-seamless-pipe-plant-in-kazakhstan/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:16:14 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108511 The Spanish company Tubacex will build the first seamless pipe plant in Central Asia in Kazakhstan. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan after a meeting between Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Tubacex CEO Stefano Manfredi in Astana. As noted, the future company will specialize in the manufacture of seamless pipes […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan extends ban on exports of semi-finished steel products]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-extends-ban-on-exports-of-semi-finished-steel-products/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:51:21 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108473 Kazakhstan has extended its ban on the export of semi-finished steel products for six months. This is stated in the report of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the country following the meeting of the specialized interdepartmental commission. As noted, a positive result of this ban, which was introduced earlier, was the reorientation of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT: 15th International Congress «Astana Mining & Metallurgy»]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-15th-international-congress-astana-mining-metallurgy/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:43:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=107485 On June 4-5, 2025, Astana Mining & Metallurgy (AMM), the 15th international congress, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. AMM is one of the most important industry events in the mining and metals sector. The congress provides numerous platforms for dialogue, including B2B and G2B meetings with leading subsoil users and representatives of government agencies […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 21.4% y/y in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-21-4-y-y-in-january/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:45:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=105548 In January 2025, the metallurgical industry of Kazakhstan increased steel production by 21.4% compared to January 2024, to 359.4 thousand tons. Compared to the previous month, the figure remained unchanged. This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy of Kazakhstan, Kallanish reports. Production of flat products for the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan extends ban on scrap exports for six months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-extends-ban-on-scrap-exports-for-six-months-2/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:22:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104919 The Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan proposes to extend the ban on scrap exports for the next six months. The ban is to prohibit the export of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and waste, used pipes, railway track and rolling stock. The draft order was published on January 24, and will come into force […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 9.5% y/y in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-9-5-y-y-in-2024/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:25:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104494 The steel industry of Kazakhstan increased steel production by 9.5% in 2024 compared to 2023, up to 4.17 million tons. This is evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy of Kazakhstan, Kallanish reports. Last year, flat products production increased by 18.2% compared to 2023, to 2.9 million tons. In December, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet exceeded production targets for all key products in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-exceeded-production-targets-for-all-key-products-in-2024/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:41:04 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=104062 Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) exceeded its production target for almost all key products in 2024. This was announced by the company’s CEO Vadim Basin. Thus, last year Qarmet exceeded its production target for iron by 15%, steel by 15%, coke by 18%, sinter by 12%, and in the long products shop by 17%. In December […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan cut steel production by 6.4% m/m in November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-cut-steel-production-by-6-4-m-m-in-november/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:04:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=103714 In November 2024, steel enterprises of Kazakhstan reduced steel production by 6.4% compared to the previous month – to 322 thousand tons. This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy, Kallanish reports. Compared to November 2023, steel production by Kazakhstan’s metallurgists in November this year increased by 4.2% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan plans to launch an iron ore project with reserves of 74 million tons by 2027]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-plans-to-launch-an-iron-ore-project-with-reserves-of-74-million-tons-by-2027/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:20:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=102884 By 2027, Kazakhstan plans to launch a large-scale Lomonosovske iron ore project (Lomo) with reserves of 74 million tons of iron ore concentrate with an Fe content of over 67%. Production is expected to last 20 years. This was stated by the CEO of Kazax Minerals Inc. Mohamad Shafiq at the Mining Show in Dubai, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet produced 3 million tons of steel in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-produced-3-million-tons-of-steel-in-january-october/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:50:14 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=102805 Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) smelted 3 million tons of steel in January-October 2024, which is equal to the annual production volume of 2023. The figure was achieved due to the modernization of key equipment, the company said in a press release. In October, the plant completed a major overhaul of BOF vessel No. 1, which […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 15% y/y in October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-15-y-y-in-october/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:04:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=102637 In October 2024, steel enterprises of Kazakhstan increased steel production by 15% compared to October 2023 – up to 343.82 ths tons. This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy of the country, Kallanish reports. Compared to September this year, steel production by Kazakhstan’s steelmakers in October fell […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan bans export of steel billets and semi-finished products]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-bans-export-of-steel-billets-and-semi-finished-products/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:29:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=102561 Starting December 1, 2024, Kazakhstan will ban the export of steel billets and semi-finished products. The Minister of Industry and Construction signed the relevant order No. 389 on November 11. The restriction will be in effect for six months and applies to the transportation of billets (HS 7206) and semi-finished products (HS 7207) by all […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan’s Qarmet has signed a number of agreements with Chinese companies]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstans-qarmet-has-signed-a-number-of-agreements-with-chinese-companies/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:14:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=102177 Kazakhstan’s Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) and China’s Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co. have agreed to build a plant to produce high-strength spheroidal graphite cast iron pipes with a capacity of 200 thousand tons per year in Kazakhstan. This is stated in the message of Qarmet. The deal is worth $161 million, and the company’s products […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan extends ban on scrap exports for six months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-extends-ban-on-scrap-exports-for-six-months/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:27:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=101847 Kazakhstan has extended the ban on exports of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and waste for another six months starting November 2. This is stated in the relevant order of the Minister of Industry and Construction of the country dated October 21. The ban applies, in particular, to the export of ferrous scrap, used pipes, rails […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 15% y/y in September]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-15-y-y-in-september/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:52:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=101661 In September this year, Kazakhstan increased steel production by 5.7% compared to August and by 14.6% year-on-year – to 362.6 thousand tons. This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy, Kallanish reports. In 9 months of 2024, steel production in the country amounted to 3.15 million tons, up […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet increased steel production by 14% y/y in January-September]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-increased-steel-production-by-14-y-y-in-january-september/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:02:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=101264 The Kazakh steel plant Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) increased its steel production by 14% in January-September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 – to 2.6 million tons. This is stated in the company’s press release. Coal production for 9 months reached 4.7 million tons, which is 2% more y/y, and concentrate production increased […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kazakhstan increased steel production by 7.3% y/y in August]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kazakhstan-increased-steel-production-by-7-3-y-y-in-august/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:42:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=100478 In August 2024, metallurgical enterprises of Kazakhstan increased steel production by 7.3% compared to August 2023 – up to 341.94 thousand tons. This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee of the Ministry of Economy of the country, Kallanish reports. Compared to July this year, steel production by Kazakhstan’s metallurgists in August fell […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet plans to produce 3.5 million tonnes of steel in 2024]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-plans-to-produce-3-5-million-tonnes-of-steel-in-2024/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:18:47 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=100281 Kazakhstan’s Qarmet (formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau) plans to increase steel production to 3.5 million tonnes in 2024. The previous plan envisaged production of 3.3 million tonnes, while in 2023 this figure was 2.9 million tonnes. This is stated in the company’s press release. Shipments to customers this year are planned at 3.2 million tonnes. According to […]

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