A system for managing reserves of critical metals will be established in Kazakhstan by the end of 2026. Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Dzhumangarin presented a draft national plan for the implementation of the address of the head of state, in which a major emphasis is placed on the modernization of the subsoil use sector. Main plans and innovations in the industry: Inventory management: By the end of 2026, the country will have a national inventory management system for critical metals for efficient utilization of the resource base. Digitization of geology: in 2027, it is planned to ensure full data transparency by completing the "Unified Subsoil Use Platform" information system. New approaches: geological exploration will be based on advanced technologies and the creation of detailed digital geological maps, which will accelerate the technological development of the industrial sector.