On May 20–21, Nazarbayev University hosted the Mineral Processing Forum 2026 organized by the mining and metallurgical company KAZ Minerals. The University served as the venue for the event, providing a platform for professional dialogue among representatives of industry, academia, and research institutions.
The forum brought together around 100 participants, including process engineers and specialists from KAZ Minerals Group concentrator plants, mineralogists, geologists, researchers, representatives of industrial enterprises from Kazakhstan and CIS countries, scientific organizations, universities, as well as suppliers of technologies, equipment, analytical solutions, and reagents.
The discussions focused on mineralogical analysis of copper ores, the impact of mineral composition on copper and molybdenum flotation processes, studies of ore processing properties, the development of raw material resources for beneficiation, and the application of artificial intelligence models in industrial operations. Particular attention was given to the practical applicability of the presented solutions.
Representatives of Nazarbayev University participated in the forum’s opening ceremony, presented the University’s research projects, and organized tours of its research laboratories. This format allowed participants to gain deeper insight into NU’s scientific infrastructure and discuss promising areas of cooperation, including joint research initiatives, specialist training, exchange of expertise, and the development of applied projects for the mining and metallurgical industry.
As part of the forum, an HR initiative aimed at attracting young and qualified professionals was also implemented. The KAZ Minerals recruitment team presented the company’s career opportunities, conducted consultations for prospective candidates, and used the forum platform to strengthen its talent pipeline.
