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EBRD provides €255m loan for Kazakhstan gold processing facility

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is financing Kazakhstan’s first large-scale refractory gold ore processing plant to improve domestic mineral extraction and value chain capabilities.

By 4 Jul 2026 · 17:30 CET Updated 4 Jul 2026 · 17:30 CET

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According to Euronews, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed a €255 million loan to support a new refractory gold ore processing facility in Kazakhstan. This project marks the country’s first large-scale initiative of its kind, aiming to unlock mineral reserves that were previously considered inaccessible.

By investing in this infrastructure, the bank intends to assist Kazakhstan in expanding its domestic mineral processing capabilities, allowing the nation to move further up the global minerals value chain. The initiative represents a significant development in the country's industrial sector, focusing on more efficient resource utilisation.

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