Kazakhstan
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financialpost.comRosatom Seeks Role in Kazakhstan's Planned Second Nuclear Plant
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has expressed interest in building a second nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The announcement comes as a separate project at Balkhash moves toward final agreement.
dailyalert.orgRosatom Seeks Additional Year to Begin Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant Construction
Rosatom cited financing difficulties and the need for further site observation before starting work on Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant. Kazakh authorities had previously selected the Lake Balkhash location after extensive study.
citizen.co.zaKenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties
President William Ruto described his state visit to Kazakhstan as deliberate and intentional. The trip marks the first official visit by a Kenyan president to the Central Asian country and focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation.
moneymorning.com.auKazakhstan Mining Production Expands as Water Supplies Face Pressure
Kazakhstan's mining output is increasing while national water resources face stress from climate change, aging infrastructure, and population growth. New water regulations introduced in 2025 require companies to adopt conservation measures, though enforcement remains limited.
ForbesCSTO Security Council Committee to Meet in Moscow on May 26
The Russian Security Council Office announced the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils will convene in Moscow on May 26. Representatives from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia will attend alongside CSTO Secre…
winnipegfreepress.comKazakhstan Signs MoU for $1.9 Billion Data Center and Gas Power Plant Project
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development signed a memorandum of understanding with a London-based consortium led by JMOT04 Ltd. for a $1.5 billion data center and a $400 million 250-Megawatt power plant. The project supports President Kassym-Jomart…
redpepper.org.ukSoviet Union Conducted Hundreds of Nuclear Tests in Kazakhstan During 1960s
The Soviet Union conducted hundreds of nuclear tests in Kazakhstan during the 1960s. These tests resulted in lasting environmental damage, including polluted land and radioactive lakes. Al Jazeera reported on the ongoing legacy, including health effects on generations.
citizen.co.zaGAC International and Allur Group Sign KD Production Cooperation Agreement in Guangzhou
GAC International and Kazakhstan's Allur Group signed a KD production industrial cooperation agreement on April 23, 2026, in Guangzhou, China. The agreement follows an initial signing in February 2026. Senior executives from both companies attended and witnessed the ceremony.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussia Agrees with Kazakhstan to Halt Druzhba Pipeline Oil Deliveries to Germany
Russia plans to redirect oil supplies originally destined for Germany through the Druzhba pipeline. The move follows Germany's rejection of Russian oil and an agreement with Kazakhstan on halting transit. Russian official Alexander Novak outlined the diversion strategy.