Investment Seminar on Critical Minerals Held in Tokyo

The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Japan in cooperation with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) held an investment seminar in Tokyo dedicated to developing cooperation in the mining and critical minerals sectors.

The seminar was held in implementation of the directives issued by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, following his official visit to Japan in December 2025. The event brought together representatives of around 30 leading Japanese corporations engaged in ensuring Japan's energy security.

During the seminar, Japanese investors received comprehensive information about Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities in the mining industry. Representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan briefed the participants on current legislation, subsoil use rights mechanisms, and state support measures for investors. The National Center for Technological Forecasting of Kazakhstan presented an overview of the country’s mineral resource potential, industry development prospects, and opportunities for joint projects. “Zhezkazganredmet” JSC presented investment projects in the exploration, extraction, and processing of rare and rare-earth metals, highlighting promising areas for cooperation with Japanese partners. The National Geological Service of Kazakhstan introduced the results of geological exploration works and digital geological data tailored to the interests of foreign investors.

JOGMEC’s Senior Councilor Hiroshi Shimotori noted that Kazakhstan possesses significant resource potential and wide opportunities for developing the processing of critical minerals. He emphasized that, amid ongoing volatility in global markets, Japan intends to build a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership with Kazakhstan in this field.

The practical outcome of the seminar was a series of B2B meetings, during which participants exchanged contacts and explored opportunities for expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan to create resilient supply chains for critical minerals.

Following the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to Japan on December 18–19, 2025, nine agreements were signed to develop cooperation in critical minerals, equipment supply and technology transfer.