14-16 April 2026 Astana, Kazakhstan✦

16th Mining & Exploration Forum

MINEX Kazakhstan 2026

Kazakhstan’s Mineral Resources: Reforming for Value in a Multi-Vector Reality

  • 14 April 2026 Mining Executive’s Strategic Briefing Park Inn
  • 15 – 16 April 2026 Forum & Trade Show Radisson Astana

Thank you for being with us in Kazakhstan. The conversation continues — we look forward to seeing you next in Asia and Europe.

Speakers MINEX Kazakhstan 2026

Exhibitor

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Delegate

As a delegate, you will be able to participate in interactive sessions and discussions

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Speaker

As a speaker, you share your expertise, engage in professional discussions

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Sponsorship terms

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Commercial Offer

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MINEX Forums 2026

In 2026, four major MINEX Forums form a unified calendar, serving as strategic platforms connecting resource-rich regions with resource-dependent industrial economies.

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Turnout

The event is expected to attract around

1000

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Professional visitors and delegates

30

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Countries

150+

+
Exhibitors and speakers

Organisers: Advantix Ltd (UK) and ТОО «Горный Форум» (Kazakhstan)

MINEX Kazakhstan 2026 Forum provides multiple pathways for companies and individuals to engage, build brand awareness, and secure partnerships:

Attending as a Delegate: Accessing all sessions, engaging in Q&A, and benefiting from 30+ hours of business and informal networking (lunches, coffee breaks, cocktail reception, Awards Gala Dinner organised in partnership with The Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines).
Presenting/Speaking: Sharing expertise as a speaker or panellist, leading discussions, and contributing to the technical and strategic direction of the industry.
Exhibiting: Showcasing solutions at the concurrent Trade Show to around 1000 mining professionals. This offers visibility for equipment, technologies, digital solutions, and professional services.

Sponsoring: Positioning a company as a thought leader and gaining maximum visibility through various packages, which can include secured speaking slots, branding on event materials (lanyards, badges, official catalogue), and sponsorship of specific areas (e.g., registration, Press Wall).
Advertising: Employing event signage, digital platforms, and promotional materials to place the brand in front of decision-makers.
Networking Tools: Utilising the event’s web application to access participant profiles, exchange digital business cards, and schedule pre-arranged one-on-one meetings.

Engagement Opportunities

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Present 

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Here, industry leaders share key ideas and practical experience that shape understanding of current challenges and future solutions. The presentations set the direction for professional discussion and informed decision-making.

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Exhibit 

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Here, companies present technologies, solutions, and expertise that drive project efficiency and competitiveness. The exhibition creates a space for direct dialogue, partnerships, and new business opportunities.

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Sponsor 

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Sponsorship highlights company leadership, strengthens brand presence, and enables direct engagement with a key professional audience. Participating as a sponsor opens access to new business connections and strategic opportunities.

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Participate  

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Participation places you at the center of industry dialogue, enabling experience exchange and influence on key decisions. It is an opportunity to expand professional networks and gain first-hand insights.

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Partner   

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Partnership strengthens a company’s position as a trusted industry player and creates opportunities for long-term cooperation. It is a contribution to the professional community and to shaping the future agenda together.

The Republic of Kazakhstan is undergoing a profound transformation, strategically repositioning its mining sector as a vital, reliable source for critical minerals in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Join us at the MINEX Kazakhstan 2026 Forum on 15-16 April 2026 to explore the largest Central Asia’s nation at an inflection point – one driven by comprehensive regulatory overhaul, unprecedented international investment, and a strategic “multi-vectoral” foreign policy designed to maximise value in a multipolar world. 

The Opportunity: Reform, Resources, and Realignment. As highlighted by industry leaders at the recent MINEX Eurasia conference in London, Kazakhstan is committed to creating a competitive and transparent environment:

Regulatory Overhaul

Experience the impact of the most significant regulatory restructuring in decades, including the opening of the entire territory for subsoil use rights and a new tax code coming into force on 1 January 2026, which transitions to a royalty-based system for greenfield projects, differentiated by processing level.

Global Supply Chain Player

Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Kazakhstan is emerging as a critical alternative for strategic metals. Discover major advancements, including the landmark international investment projects and partnerships supporting supply chain diversification and value creation.

Investment Momentum

Learn directly from major international investors, who are launching massive exploration and development programs, recognising that the “big opportunity lies under heavy cover” in Kazakhstan’s world-class mineral endowment.

Navigating the New Reality

The road to value creation requires navigating new challenges. This year’s forum will offer crucial insights on:

  • Environmental Compliance: Understanding how the 2021 Environmental Code and the transition to Integrated Environmental Permits are making environmental, social, and legal aspects highly material cost factors, driving the need for Best Available Techniques (BAT).
  • Technological Advancement: Explore Kazakhstan’s strategy to overcome lower-grade deposit challenges by aggressively bringing best available technology to mine, initiate, and process, with a focus on creating maximum added value through midstream and downstream development.
  • Policy Durability: Engage in candid discussions about the long-term sustainability of the reforms and the push to attract investors while ensuring the natural resources work first for the Kazakhstani people, securing mutually beneficial partnerships for all.

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Networking at MINEX Forums 

Don’t just attend—connect! MINEX Forums are designed to help you build meaningful relationships with professionals who share your interests and goals. Our powerful networking platform and intuitive web app make it easy to discover participants, exchange details, and schedule meetings—all before the event begins.

Networking Opportunities 

Networking is at the heart of MINEX Forums. Whether you’re joining thought-provoking sessions, exploring the exhibition, enjoying coffee breaks, business lunches or raising a glass at the Drinks or Gala Dinner, every moment is an opportunity to spark conversations and create lasting connections.

Plan Your Meetings 

Take control of your networking experience with our smart 121 meeting planning technology. The web app (works from your browser. No need to downloads) matches you with participants based on your interests and professional background, so you can connect with the right people effortlessly.

MINEX Kazakhstan 2026 is more than a forum. It is the master key and indispensable guide to unlocking new opportunities at the heart of Eurasia's most significant mining transformation.

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