Astana, 31 August 2024 (TDI): Kazakhstan’s national atomic company, Kazatomprom, and Tajikistan’s TajRedMet (Tajik Rare Metals) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the mining and processing of uranium and rare-earth metals.
Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on exploration, mining, and processing operations for uranium and rare metals.
The partnership will also focus on research and development, technology innovation, and personnel training.
Meirzhan Yussupov, CEO of Kazatomprom, highlighted the significance of this collaboration for enhancing the partnership between the two nations.
He noted that while specific outcomes are yet to be seen, the joint projects are expected to bring substantial benefits to both Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
As part of the agreement, representatives from TajRedMet will visit Kazakhstan soon to inspect Kazatomprom’s facilities and explore further cooperation opportunities.
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