Establishing New Horizons of Cooperation in Geology and Education Between Kazakhstan and the USA

 

Denver, March 1, 2024 - As part of his visit to the United States, Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, Kanat Sharlapayev, arrived in Denver, Colorado, where he participated in a roundtable discussion with leading American companies and visited the Colorado School of Mines.

During the roundtable, organized jointly with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Colorado Mining Association, and leading American companies, the prospects of cooperation in the fields of geology and mining were explored. Additionally, discussions focused on the implementation of the Memorandum of Scientific and Technical Cooperation signed between the geological services of the two countries. The parties also addressed issues related to technical assistance and consulting services from the U.S. to enhance the efficiency of geological work in Kazakhstan.

At the Colorado School of Mines, Minister Sharlapayev shared information about successful long-term projects with leading Kazakhstan universities and the development of dual-degree programs. The parties discussed new opportunities for cooperation and expressed readiness to launch joint educational programs and facilitate academic exchanges.

Discussions also touched on the creation of a new English-language STEM institute in Atyrau. This initiative is seen as a significant step in the development of the national education system and the training of highly qualified specialists at an international level.

In addition, during the visit, Minister Sharlapayev held a meeting with students of the educational institution, where he shared Kazakhstan's experience in the development and exploitation of deposits. He emphasized the importance of innovation and a sustainable approach in the mining industry, discussing international educational and scientific cooperation for the development of new technologies and methods of exploration and production.