The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan is launching the next phase of geological exploration, with 240 billion tenge (US$470 million) to be invested over the next three years to improve geological mapping, expand resource discovery, and attract private investment in the mining and energy sectors. Last year, 20 projects were developed to produce detailed geological maps covering around… The post Kazakhstan Deepens Geological Exploration, Plans $470 Million in Investments appeared first on The Astana Times .