19 out of 29 gold-mining companies pledge to supply gold to the Astana refinery
In August 2011 the National Bank announced it would be exercising its preemptive right to purchase gold to be produced within Kazakhstan.
Olympics: Italian legend seeks sixth gold
Italian veteran Valentina Vezzali will seek to bring the curtain down on her career at the London Games by claiming a record sixth fencing gold.
National Bank’s gold and FX reserves figure announced
Since the start of the year the net gold and FX reserves have grown by 19.93%.
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.
National Bank purchased 20 tons of gold since November 2011
As of March 1, 2012 the Bank’s gold and currency reserves made up $35.352 billion, with the currency reserves standing at $30.072 billion.
Kazakhstan boxers won 9 medals in Baku tournament
Kazakhstan boxers gained 9 medals in the Great Silk Road-2012 tournament that was held in Baku.
Kazakhstan athletes won two gold medals in Asian Wrestling Championship
Kazakhstan Women's Wrestling team won two gold medals in Asian Championship in South Korea.
National Bank statistics
Assets of the current 38 second-tier Kazakhstan’s banks as of January 1, 2012 made up $86.5 billion, growing by 6.5% throughout 2011.
2011 gold and currency reserves announced
Assets of the National Oil Fund as of the end of December totaled $43.693 billion, 41.04% up against the end of 2010.
Denis Ten won gold in Turkey Istanbul Cup
Kazakhstan professional figure skater Denis Ten won gold at the Istanbul Cup in Turkey.
Kazakhstan sportsmen won 20 gold medals in the Jujitsu World Championship in Peru
Kazakhstan fighters won 20 gold medals in the Jujitsu Worlds. The Federation is striving to get sponsor's and government support.
January – October net gold and currency reserves figures announced
The figure made up $32.065 billion.
National Bank to double the share of gold in gold and currency reserves
When it comes to domestic demand, the Kazakhs have been more interested in silver, according to Mr. Marchenko.
January – September net gold and currency reserves figures announced
Assets of the National Oil Fund as of the end of September stood at $40.018 billion.
Kazakhstan Muay Thai team won three gold medals at World Championship in Tashkent
Kazakhstan national Muay Thai team brought three gold medals from the World Championship in Tashkent.
British company bought two gold mines for $5 million in Kazakhstan
Hambledon Mining acquired 100 percent of Kazakhstan’s Akmola Gold that has two gold-mining projects at the territory of Kazakhstan.
National Bank to exercise preemptive right to buy out all produced gold for 2-3 years to come
When commenting on the reasons behind the Bank’s decision to exercise its preemptive right to purchase Kazakhstan-produced gold, Mr. Marchenko pointed to lack of transparency in gold exports following the liberalization of the national market of precious metals.
January – August net gold and currency reserves figures announced
Assets of the National Fund alone as of the end of August stood at $40.35 billion, 30.25% up from the start of the year.
PHOTO: National Bank issued Al-Farabi and Aldar-Kosse coins
Kazakhstan National Bank issued Al-Farabi golden coin and Aldar Kosse silver coin.
Kazakhstan to buy out export gold
Kazakhstan will replenish its gold reserves by means of buying out gold meant for export.