Will Kazakhstan gain market share in battery materials?

The country wants to gain market share in battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel and graphite amid rising demand for the materials, Sharlapayev said. Kazakhstan already mines manganese, but last year it launched processing of manganese sulphate and aims to eventually capture 10% of the global market for the battery material.

How much electricity does Kazakhstan generate?

Kazakhstan generated about 20 gigawatts of power in 2015, and expects to grow to 28 gigawatts by 2030. About 70 percent of its electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants today, but the government has pledged to reach 30 percent renewables by 2030, and 50 percent by 2050. “They’re moving toward solar, moving toward wind,” he said.

When will Primus ship its batteries to Kazakhstan?

Primus expects to ship its first batteries to Kazakhstan by the end of this year or early 2016, with eventual plans to assemble the systems in-country, he said. It’s also looking at opportunities in China, expected to be a huge market for energy storage, he said.

Why is Kazakhstan launching new EV exploration licences?

By Olzhas Auyezov and Eric Onstad ALMATY (Reuters) - Kazakhstan aims to boost output of metals needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and is issuing hundreds of new exploration licences to attract fresh investment in the sector, the country's industry minister told Reuters.

Is Kazakhstan a major supplier of uranium and titanium?

Kazakhstan is a major global supplier of both uranium andtitanium. It also holds 2% of world nickel reserves, but has,for now, a negligible share in its global output. The country has also yet to tap its deposits of lithium, another key metal, but exploration is underway.

Why is Kazakhstan a dependable supplier of critical materials?

The former Soviet republic promotes itself as a dependable supplier of the majority of critical materials outlined by theEuropean Union, at a time when Russia has threatened to curb exports and China is tightening control over rare earths. Kazakhstan has signed deals with the European Union and Britain on the supply of critical minerals.