Previously, applications were submitted in paper form, by mail, or via the e-Otinish system. Manual data verification slowed processing times and increased the risk of errors. The procedure has now been transferred to the minerals.e-qazyna.kz platform, which features an interactive subsoil use map with automated checks for regulatory restrictions.
As a result of the digital transition, the number of process stages has been reduced by 45%, while the number of business roles involved has decreased by 35%.
“This has strengthened user trust and reduced the impact of the human factor,” the minister noted.
Over KZT 5 Billion in Revenue Generated by Digital Mining Startups
Madiev also reported that companies developing digital solutions for the mining sector within the Astana Hub ecosystem have collectively generated more than KZT 5 billion in revenue.
The products being developed include mine planning software, digital twins of deposits, monitoring systems, and analytical platforms. In total, more than 100 jobs have been created in this segment.
What’s Next: IoT, 5G, and AI for Environmental Monitoring
The Minister also outlined further proposals for the digital transformation of the mining industry:
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accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies;
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providing remote mining facilities with high-speed internet and IoT connectivity, including via 5G and satellite communications;
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expanding environmental monitoring based on sensors and AI—for example, real-time tracking of emissions and water pollution.
According to Madiev, digitalization in the mining sector not only enhances oversight and safety but also creates the conditions for sustainable regional development.
Mining Goes Digital: Key Figures
Kazakhstan’s mining industry is rapidly moving online. More than 87% of public services in the sector are now delivered digitally.
According to the Ministry of Digital Development, in 2024 a total of 979 million public services related to subsoil use were provided, with 919 million of them (87.6%) delivered online.
Out of 15 available public services in the sector, 14 are already accessible electronically. The most in-demand services included:
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issuance of licenses for activities in the mining and chemical industries (462 and 437 services);
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issuance and reissuance of geological and mining permits (55 services).
Minister Zhaslan Madiev emphasized that the digital transformation of the mining industry is ongoing, with the level of automation and service accessibility continuing to grow steadily.
Read more at Bluescreen.kz.
Previously, applications were submitted in paper form, by mail, or via the e-Otinish system. Manual data verification slowed processing times and increased the risk of errors. The procedure has now been transferred to the minerals.e-qazyna.kz platform, which features an interactive subsoil use map with automated checks for regulatory restrictions.
As a result of the digital transition, the number of process stages has been reduced by 45%, while the number of business roles involved has decreased by 35%.
“This has strengthened user trust and reduced the impact of the human factor,” the minister noted.
Over KZT 5 Billion in Revenue Generated by Digital Mining Startups
Madiev also reported that companies developing digital solutions for the mining sector within the Astana Hub ecosystem have collectively generated more than KZT 5 billion in revenue.
The products being developed include mine planning software, digital twins of deposits, monitoring systems, and analytical platforms. In total, more than 100 jobs have been created in this segment.
What’s Next: IoT, 5G, and AI for Environmental Monitoring
The Minister also outlined further proposals for the digital transformation of the mining industry:
-
accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies;
-
providing remote mining facilities with high-speed internet and IoT connectivity, including via 5G and satellite communications;
-
expanding environmental monitoring based on sensors and AI—for example, real-time tracking of emissions and water pollution.
According to Madiev, digitalization in the mining sector not only enhances oversight and safety but also creates the conditions for sustainable regional development.
Mining Goes Digital: Key Figures
Kazakhstan’s mining industry is rapidly moving online. More than 87% of public services in the sector are now delivered digitally.
According to the Ministry of Digital Development, in 2024 a total of 979 million public services related to subsoil use were provided, with 919 million of them (87.6%) delivered online.
Out of 15 available public services in the sector, 14 are already accessible electronically. The most in-demand services included:
-
issuance of licenses for activities in the mining and chemical industries (462 and 437 services);
-
issuance and reissuance of geological and mining permits (55 services).
Minister Zhaslan Madiev emphasized that the digital transformation of the mining industry is ongoing, with the level of automation and service accessibility continuing to grow steadily.
Read more at Bluescreen.kz.
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