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Kazakhstan Plans National Laboratory for Critical Materials as Manufacturing Sector Expands

By Ayana Birbayeva on 4 November 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to establish a National Laboratory for Critical Materials in Astana as part of efforts to develop its mineral resources, strengthen geological exploration and reduce reliance on imports, First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlan Nalybayev said at a Nov. 4 government press conference. According to him, the...