ABOUT THE BR27100483 PROGRAM “DEVELOPMENT OF PREDICTIVE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IDENTIFYING ORE-PROSPECTIVE AREAS BASED ON DATA ANALYSIS FROM THE UNIFIED SUBSURFACE USER PLATFORM ‘MINERALS.GOV.KZ’ USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EARTH REMOTE SENSING METHODS”.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

Development of predictive exploration technologies for identifying ore-prospective areas based on data analysis from the unified subsurface user platform “Minerals.gov.kz” (updated version of “minerals.e-qazyna.kz”) using artificial intelligence and Earth remote sensing methods.




PROGRAM TASKS

To achieve the stated objective, the following tasks will be addressed:

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Implementation of AI algorithms to automate the processing, analysis, cleaning, and filtering of geological data, including extraction of key information and removal of noise and artifacts, thereby improving data accuracy and quality.

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Integration of machine learning and AI into the USUP “Minerals.gov.kz” platform, including deployment of a prototype system in pilot operation and provision of analytical reports containing predictive exploration geological information to interested users.

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Development of a methodology for mapping mineralogical indicators to identify prospective ore deposits through integrated use of gravimetric and magnetic measurements and aerospace data on test sites.

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Development of algorithms using machine learning methods to delineate structural elements and lithological heterogeneities and to identify metasomatic alterations on test sites.

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STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT NATIONAL OBJECTIVES

for which the program has been developed

  1. “Kazakhstan-2050” Strategy: A new political course for an established state, which emphasizes sound management of natural resources and the most effective transformation of the country’s natural wealth into sustainable economic growth.
  2. Concept for the Development of the Geological Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2023–2027): Establishment of a component of the unified “Kaznedra” platform—an interactive map of the entire territory of Kazakhstan indicating subsurface use areas, land plots, restrictions, and prohibitions.
  3. Concept for the Development of Higher Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2023–2029): Grants for commercialization of research and scientific-technical activities will serve as a key mechanism for interaction between science, industry, and business.
  4. Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Subsoil and Subsoil Use” dated 27 December 2017 No. 125-VI.
  5. National Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2025: Development of infrastructure and digitalization of economic sectors, technological diversification, and implementation of AI and Big Data.
  6. Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13 September 2021 No. 659: Establishment of an open digital database of geological information and implementation of the National Mineral Resources Data Bank.
  7. Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13 September 2022 No. 1008: Commissioning of the national geodata bank for industrial operation and development of a digital spatial data infrastructure.
  8. Presidential instruction dated 14 July 2022: Implementation of the National Mineral Resources Data Bank.