Gajajistan will find the third world of the rare earth, while the EU is trying to strengthen relations

An end Uzbekistan Central UE-Asia SummitKazakhstan announced the discovery Giant floor Rare Earths. The discovery took place in the Karakand of the Central Region of Kazakhstan. According to local media, deposits are almost A million tons of mountain.

“They have been identified Four future parts within the baseA spokesman for the Ministry of Kazakh Kasak, along with the total rare earth reserves reaching 935,400 tonnes. The total reserves of the site called ‘New Kazakhstan’ may reach 20 million tonnes to a depth of 300 meters, with the middle content of the 700 grams of Abair Earth.

If confirmed, he will be in Kazakhstan The first three countries of rare earth reserves. However, experts have asked for caution. George Freeman, chairman of the Independent Mining Professional Association (BT) Executive Committee, said, “This is still early.” “Call it the siteFirst you need to read all the elements of the area with mineralization, ”he said, emphasizing that the work was needed.

“You have to study hydrogenology, geomechanics and as well as as well as Evaluate the reliability of the extraction How can it be extracted. The market situation should take into account the needs of the relevant industries and make economic evaluation, ”he added. All these factors are analyzed and the economic model is created. Without it, it is still speculation.”

Strategic notification

Base inspection It started in 2022 The results in October 2024 were associated with the Kazakh government. Inspectors consider the time to be selected for public notice shortly before the Central UE-Asia Summit, during which the European Union announced its purpose Deepened cooperation with KasjistanIt supports the new road map for 2025-2026, forecasting “greater cooperation in geographical research, research and innovation.”

“The announcement was very timely Increased the importance of Kazakhstan In a debate on raw materials, “EU Ambassador to Kazakhstan said Aleska Simkik, said.” Before I say “there are still some challenges” to extract rare lands in Central Asia, I think he was able to place Kazakhstan on the EU map.

What is now?

According to the study company that created the initial discovery, it may take up to six years to create deposits and invest about $ 10 million (9.03 million euros). Arthur Poliakov believes it It takes 10 to 12 years to extract the mineral. Currently in Kazakhstan there are no technologies necessary for the processing of Rare earth elements And the support of foreign partners will be required.

Polliav said China is likely to participate in this process, because The largest consumer of rare earth metals And the largest manufacturer of raw materials made with batteries and solar panels. “The second actor is probably the European Union, because the Green agenda, green technology and the constant growth of standard energy resources are all prioritized there,” Poliakov said.

“The main problem is logistics. The European Union and Kazakhstan They are far awayThat is why they have to create a middle sidewalk, ”he added. At this time, the national mining company Kasaja The AU-Ken Samrak is believed to lead the following development phase. This includes Acts as an additional geographical study as prerequisiteThe choice of technology and reliability estimates.

“We are considering two options: auction or a local company. The national company is The Au-Ken Samrooq, which is dedicated Make deposits. The decision has not yet been taken“Souls Khushumov, director of the use department of Kazakh Sapsoja of Industry and Construction.