ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF THE GOLD MINING INDUSTRY OF KAZAKHSTAN: APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR PRE-ENRICHMENT OF LOW-ASH ORES

The purpose of this study is to analyze and determine the prospects for the development of the gold mining industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan with an emphasis on the use of technology for the preliminary beneficiation of low-ash ores, as well as to conduct mathematical modeling to optimize beneficiation processes and increase mining efficiency.

Methodology. The methodological basis of this study is to conduct a systematic analysis using theoretical and empirical methods, as well as quantitative research methods. The methodology and methodology of correlation analysis involve the calculation and prediction of not only the values of correlation coefficients, but also the mandatory verification of their statistical significance.

The originality / value of the study lies in its methodological assessment and identification of prospects for the use of pre-processing technology for low-gold ore in the gold mining industry. The emphasis is on system analysis, the use of theoretical and empirical methods, as well as quantitative research methods. All this gives the study significance and practical applicability in the field of development of the gold mining industry.

Findings. The historical changes in the supply and demand of gold in Kazakhstan are analyzed. The dynamics of gold production in the country for 2022 and changes in the extraction of gold-bearing ores are considered. The gross international reserves of Kazakhstan and their connection with the activities of the gold mining industry have been studied. The export and import of gold in Kazakhstan and their impact on the balance of foreign trade are analyzed. Correlation analysis of influencing factors in the gold mining industry: The direct and indirect factors influencing the gold mining industry are selected. The relationships and correlations between the selected variables are analyzed. Forecasts on the volume of key factors affecting the gold mining industry in Kazakhstan are provided. Potential trends in the development of the industry in the future have been identified. The summarized results of the study provide valuable information about the state and prospects of the gold mining industry in Kazakhstan, as well as help form the basis for decision-making in this area.

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