2013-03-20 12:08:51 - Fast Market Research recommends "Kazakhstan Mining Report Q2 2013" from Business Monitor International, now available

We expect Kazakhstan's mining industry value to reach US$30.7bn by 2017, down from our previous forecast in light of our view of an overall decline in commodity prices. Growth will be led almost entirely by the coal, gold and copper sectors, which together account for the majority of the value of Kazakhstan's mining industry. Copper production is also a bright spot in the country, given aggressive expansion plans by Kazakhmys and Rio Tinto's commitment to invest US$100mn in exploring northern Kazakhstan for copper.

Regulatory Environment

The constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan vests ownership of mineral resources in the state. The constitution states that land may be privately owned, but underground resources are state property. The controlling body for the mining industry

is the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Given the strategic and economic importance of the mining sector, the government is supportive of the industry and institutes a generally positive investment climate, although it has also shown that it will intervene when necessary.


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Key Players

Kazakhstan's mining sector is dominated by state-owned entities Kazakhmys and Eurasian National Resources Corporation (ENRC), zinc-focused Kazzinc and gold producer KazakhGold. In the coming years we expect the sector to become more competitive and increasingly fragmented, with the influx of foreign companies such as Rio Tinto encouraged by the vast potential of the country's mining sector.

Report Table of Contents:

BMI Industry View
SWOT
Industry Forecast
- Iron Ore
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Largest Iron Ore Projects
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Iron Ore Production
- Coal
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Coal Production
- Bauxite
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Largest Bauxite Projects
- Copper
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Largest Copper Projects
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Copper Production
Industry Risk Reward Ratings
- Risk/Reward Ratings
- Table: Mining Risk/Reward Ratings
- Russia: Mineral Wealth Fails To Hide Risks
- Kazakhstan: Weak Infrastructure Restrains Growth Potential
- Germany, Czech Republic And Slovakia: Few Rewards, Few Risks
- Ukraine: Corruption And Unexplored Potential
Market Overview
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Country Reserves Relative To Global Reserves
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Mining Industry Value And Production Forecasts
Regulatory Development
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Applicable Mineral Extraction Taxes
Commodities Forecast
- Table: Select Commodities - Performance And BMI Forecasts
- Table: BMI Commodity Strategy Table
Competitive Landscape
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Country Reserves Relative To Global Reserves
- Table: Table: Kazakhstan - Comparative Valuation Metrics
Company Profile
- Kazakhmys
- Table: Kazakhmys - Financial Results
- ENRC
- Table: ENRC - Financial Results
Regional Overview
- 1. Coal: Divergent Trends Between East And West
- 2. Scandinavian Mining Production To Boom
- Table: Major Nordic Mining Projects
- 3. Greater Regulation On The Horizon
- 4. Gold Mining To Take Off In Eastern Europe
- Table: Eastern Europe - Key Gold Projects
Global Industry Overview
- Global Mining Outlook
- 1. Winners And Losers In 2013
- Table: Recent Tax Increases
- 2. China Slowdown To Weigh On Mining Equities
- 3. Capex At Risk As Prices Head Lower
- 4. Africa To Continue Attracting Chinese Attention
- 5. Changing Global Coal Trade Dynamics
- 6. Greater Industry Consolidation
- 7. New Destinations To Attract Substantial Investment
Methodology
- Business Environment Ratings Methodology

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