The Ak-Koinau Dolomite Deposit presents an investment in a development-ready, metallurgical-grade dolomite quarry located in the Aktogay district, Karaganda region, Republic of Kazakhstan.
The asset holds approximately 22 million tonnes of proven reserves formally accepted onto the state balance under KAZRC standards. With an open-pit design capacity of 200,000 tonnes per year, the deposit offers a mine life exceeding 40 years, with significant room to scale production.
Key Asset Parameters & Geological Quality
Permitting & Readiness Status
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State Balance Approval: Accepted onto the state balance by the Committee of Geology as of February 6, 2026, supported by a KAZRC-compliant report and CIG expert review.
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Mining License: Imminent (~1 month), with the holder currently exercising its statutory priority right via public hearings.
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Beneficiation: Fresh bedrock sampling demonstrates uniform grade across the strike with minimal dilution risk, requiring no complex beneficiation.
Market Strategy & Financial Highlights
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Target Markets: Domestic metallurgical flux supply to the Kazakh steel cluster (including Qarmet), direct rail export to China via Dostyk/Alashankou, lime production, refractory manufacturing, and industrial fillers.
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Pricing Dynamics: Domestic China spot benchmarks at $27/tonne, Indian markets at $35/tonne, and long-term supply contracts targeting $35–$45/tonne based on low-impurity metallurgical premiums.
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Revenue & Cash Generation: At full 200,000 t/year capacity, projected annual revenue ranges from $5.4M (at $27/t) to $9.0M (at $45/t). Target annual EBITDA is $4.5–$5.5 million, delivering an estimated payback period of 4 to 5 years.
Transaction Flexibility
Multiple transaction frameworks are available to prospective partners:
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100% Project Sale: Complete transfer of the asset, subsoil-use rights, and state-balance reserves.
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Joint Venture / Strategic Equity: Strategic co-investment to fund operational commissioning and scale quarry capacity.
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Long-Term Offtake / Structured Supply: Multi-year dolomite offtake agreements with volume and price-formula mechanisms linked to industrial buyers.
