Nazarbayev University sets up Center of Earth Sciences
13:37, 12 June 2013
ASTANA. June 12. KAZINFORM As part of the geological sector development concept it is planned to open a Center of Earth Sciences on the basis of Nazarbayev University, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and New Technologies Asset Issekeshev said at the IV Astana Mining & Metallurgy International Congress, Kazinform refers to the Kazakh PM's site.
The concept is aimed at developing the geological industry of Kazakhstan.
In addition, negotiations are underway to open a mining school in cooperation with the Colorado School of Mines.
Also, the Deputy Prime Minister reminded on the establishment of the geological research center, which will include a complex to analyze the interpretation of geological data in Astana.
"This will be a center of competence on the latest modern scientific and technical solutions," Asset Issekeshev added.