Kazakhstan targets rare-earth dominance with bold energy innovation plan

A meeting was held at the Institute of New Energy Technologies and Materials at Nazarbayev University JSC, organized by the National Academy of Sciences under the President of Kazakhstan—the lead developer of the flagship scientific program for 2027–2031.

The event brought together representatives from Kazakhstan's Atomic Energy Agency, the Ministries of Industry and Construction, Science and Higher Education, and Energy, as well as JSC NAC Kazatomprom and leading research institutions.

The focus of the discussion was the program "Establishing a Scientific and Technological Foundation for the Production and Application of Next-Generation Rare and Rare-Earth Materials in Kazakhstan's Energy Sector."

The program's core objective is to shift from a raw-material export model to deep processing of rare and rare-earth metals, creating high-tech products for nuclear, hydrogen, and future fusion energy.

The initiative outlines four strategic priorities: developing rare-earth ore processing technologies, creating next-generation high-temperature superconductors, implementing digital solutions and artificial intelligence in nuclear safety, and advancing hydrogen energy.