MINEX Eurasia 2024

The MINEX Eurasia Conference, which was founded in 2012, is the only mining and investment annual event in the UK, focused on mining trends and commercial opportunities in Eurasia. The conference caters to mining and metals companies, investors, financiers, government regulators, as well as service providers, attracting participants from the UK and overseas.

This event will draw from the experience of industry experts, senior officials and companies who will discuss the changes, challenges and opportunities in the mining industry across Central Asia, Mongolia, and mining hotspots in the Caspian & Caucasus region. Companies can use these discussions to navigate the challenges and mitigate their effects.

Eurasia’s Place in the Future of Raw Materials Value Chains

The Eurasian mining sector experienced significant growth in foreign direct investment and trade throughout 2024. Western countries like the UK, Europe, and the USA are actively seeking partnerships with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to secure critical raw material supply chains. However, they face increasing competition from Chinese, Arab, Turkish, and Russian-backed companies.  In Kazakhstan alone, the number of active Chinese companies has increased by 3% in August 2024, surpassing 3,000 operational businesses and joint ventures. This escalating competition raises questions about the future landscape: Will this trend persist, and will the national governments maintain a balanced approach to deal allocation to ensure stability and security of raw material supply chains with the Western nations?

Moderator: Richard Oldcorn, Corporate Consultant (Project Evaluation), Director, SRK Consulting (UK)

 

From an Opportunity to Ore

This session will offer an opportunity to discuss mining investment opportunities, geological risks and projects developed across Central Asia.

Moderator: Tim Lucks Managing Director, Corporate Consultant (Project Evaluation) SRK Consulting (UK)

15:30 - Minimising geological risk in order to realise project opportunities

James Williams, Senior Resource Geologist, SRK Consulting (UK)

Arthur Brusentsov, Senior Consultant, SRK Consulting (Kazakhstan)