KazAtomProm hoping to export nuclear fuel components to Japan in 2013
In January – March 2012 the Company produced a total of 2 600 tons of uranium, 4% up against the Q1 2011.
Central Bank Governor Gregory Marchenko in favor of raising retirement age for women
In an interview for KazTag Agency early March Gregory Marchenko said that “raising the retirement age for women up to 63 y.o. is an issue of gender equality.
Japan interested in rare earth projects with Kazakhstan: Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
According to him, Japan could be very helpful to ensure effective production [of rare earths] as we do possess high technology.
Kazakhstan in talks with Russia on decreased gas supplies to launch a gas processing facility of its own
Kazakhstan plans a gas processing facility of its own in the West of the country to process gas from Karachaganak oil and gas field.
Kazakhstan and Japan considering protection of mutual investments
Minister of Industry and Trade Asset Issekeshev met Japan Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yukio Edano.
Central Bank Governor does not rule out the key rate may be further slashed in May
Earlier the Bank decided to set the key rate at 6.5% starting from April 1, which is the lowest rate ever.
Stressed Assets Fund to buy out bad loans from banks starting from May
The vehicle will be used to buy out bad loans not related to the real estate market: Central Bank Governor.
KazMunaiGas to issue bonds at the APR of 6% to finance Kashagan: Central Bank Governor
The National Oil Fund assets managed by the National Bank will be used to purchase the bonds.
Kazakhmys sold gold worth $115 million to Kazakhstan National Bank
Kazakhmys corporation sold gold worth $115 million to Kazakhstan National Bank in the first quarter of 2012.