Kazakhstan Deepens Metals Sector Dialogue with Glencore in Switzerland

Kazakh Ambassador to Switzerland Kairat Sarzhanov visited Glencore's headquarters and met with its CEO Gary Nagle, as well as the senior staff of the international trading company's Nickel-Zinc Department.

During the meeting, the parties discussed Glencore's current activities at its industrial sites in East Kazakhstan, Akmola and Ulytau regions of Kazakhstan, and plans to modernize production facilities and implement the best sustainable practices in the mining industry, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Particular focus was given to utilizing Glencore's technological expertise and Kazakhstan's interest in the exploration of rare earth metals.

The management of the Swiss company confirmed its interest in further development of joint projects, as well as its commitment to environmental, social and governance sustainability principles (ESG).