A United Arab Emirates-based company, MQ Emirates Group Ltd, has been granted a 25-year license to develop the Kenderlyk coal deposit in eastern Kazakhstan. This deal underscores growing foreign investment within Kazakhstan’s mining industry. Documents released prior to public hearings in August detail the company’s plan to develop Coal-Shale Field No. 1 at the Kenderlyk deposit. The agreement highlights increasing international interest in Kazakhstan’s coal resources. This investment signals confidence in the long-term viability and potential of the Kazakh coal industry. The Astana Times reported on this development, noting its importance to the region’s economic landscape. Further details will be discussed during upcoming public hearings.