International Full-Cycle GeoLab Eurasia Rock Analysis Laboratory Opens in Kazakhstan
Almaty, December 19, 2025 – Kazakhstan has officially opened the modern GeoLab Eurasia geoanalytical laboratory, established as part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State on the development of geological exploration and the digitalization of geological information. The project is aimed at creating a comprehensive national infrastructure for rock analysis and the objective assessment of the country’s mineral resource base.
The establishment of a full-cycle laboratory is an important step toward increasing transparency and quality in geological exploration, building reliable economic models of mineral deposits, and attracting investment to the mining sector. The launch of GeoLab Eurasia will significantly accelerate the process of resource confirmation, reduce dependence on foreign analytical services, and enhance the international competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s geology sector.
The project was implemented with the support of JSC “NC KAZAKH INVEST.” The investor is GeoLab Eurasia LLP, a joint venture established with the participation of the geological exploration company Kepler Group, strategic investor Eurasia Mineral Standard (PRC), and the K.I. Satpayev Institute of Geological Sciences. The total investment amounts to USD 20 million, and the project предусматривает creation of up to 250 jobs.
GeoLab Eurasia’s infrastructure comprises two key facilities. The first is a laboratory and educational center based at the K.I. Satpayev Institute of Geological Sciences in Almaty, equipped with advanced analytical equipment, including ICP-MS, XRF, and XRD, and designed for R&D activities and specialist training. The second is an industrial hub in Almaty Region, which includes sample preparation lines and sample storage facilities, and is focused on production analytics and logistics.
The laboratory will operate in compliance with international ISO/IEC 17025 standards, as well as the requirements of NI 43–101 and JORC, ensuring global recognition of analytical results and increasing investor confidence in geological information related to Kazakhstan’s mineral deposits.
During the opening ceremony, Aibol Argyngazinov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “NC KAZAKH INVEST,” noted that the Head of State has set a clear task to intensify geological exploration, attract foreign investors, and establish modern geological infrastructure in the country. He emphasized that the GeoLab Eurasia project is a vivid example of the implementation of these instructions: thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the PRC, the K.I. Satpayev Institute of Geological Sciences, and the national company KAZAKH INVEST, it was possible to attract the strategic investor Eurasia Mineral Standard and the geological exploration company Kepler Group within a short period of time.
“Through joint efforts, an important project for the country has been implemented, laying the foundation for the objective assessment of the mineral resource base, the digitalization of geological information, and the enhancement of Kazakhstan’s investment attractiveness. The establishment of a modern full-cycle laboratory base within the country significantly strengthens the potential of domestic geology and opens new opportunities for international investors,” he said.
The opening of GeoLab Eurasia has become an important element in the formation of a modern geological ecosystem in Kazakhstan, creating a solid foundation for the further development of geological exploration, the introduction of digital solutions, and the attraction of strategic investments into the country’s mineral resources sector.
