Astana to launch construction of geological research lab in 2026
13:23, 11 November 2025
According to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, a modern laboratory will be established in Astana to implement advanced scientific methods in geological exploration, with construction set to begin in 2026, Kazinform News Agency reports.
“To this end, a modern laboratory will be established in the capital within the geological cluster. It will be essential for carrying out mineral, geochemical, and analytical research,” Bektenov said during a Government's meeting.
The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Industry, together with the Ministry of Finance and the National Geological Service, to ensure the start of laboratory construction in 2026.
As reported earlier, Kazakhstan is set to launch a national digital repository for geological data.
