A chance for science

The International scientific and practical conference "Abishev Readings-2016" on the topic "Innovations in complex processing of mineral raw materials", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician Zhantore Abishev and the 60th anniversary of the twice laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician Abdurasul Zharmenov, became a platform for constructive dialogue of science, production and business.

With the direct participation of J. Abishev, the theoretical foundations of the technology for the integrated use of iron ore raw materials from the largest Lisakovsky deposit were developed. As a result, it became possible for the first time in world practice to involve poor phosphorous iron ores in the production sector, which became the basis of the raw material base of Kazakhstan's ferrous metallurgy.

According to the research results, the scientist received 76 copyright certificates and 29 patents from foreign countries. A worthy follower of his mentor was his colleague and student, academician A. Zharmenov, who is the author of a new complex alloy of iron, silicon and aluminum, called "Kazakhstani". The electrometallurgical technology of alloy smelting from substandard carbon-containing raw materials was supported and developed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nursultan Nazarbayev's idea was to create a multifunctional alloy that would allow for the process of alloying steel simultaneously with deoxidation, thereby significantly reducing the cost of steelmaking.

The Head of State is following with interest and making the necessary adjustments to the ongoing work on the commercialization of this alloy. During many international meetings, the world's largest steel producers informed the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan about the promotion of the new alloy to the world market, because the use of this material provides savings of about 10% of the cost of production of each ton of steel. The technology is patented in the CIS countries, the EU, the USA, China, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, etc.

The future of Kazakhstan and the global economy in the coming decades will largely be linked to the development of the mining and metallurgical industry. Every year, products worth more than $2 billion are produced worldwide using technologies developed by scientists at NC KPMS for the production of lead and gold alone, of which more than $400 million is produced in Kazakhstan. For the further development of this industry, Kazakhstan needs modern technologies to extract valuable metals from formations and ores.

The Silk Road program is not only about communication, but also about interfacing with the Nurly Zhol program and the industrialization of the country. Today, work is underway to synchronize programs," said A. Rau.

In turn, Kazhimkan Massimov, President of the Silk Road Association of Kazakhstan, noted that today the era of the revival of the Great Silk Road has begun. The Silk Road Foundation, which operates in many countries, will help attract investments and support Kazakhstani entrepreneurs.

A large delegation from China took an active part in the work of the round table. Representatives of large companies JinZhou Tian Sheng Heavy Industry Co., CHINT Electronic Co. Ltd., BaosteelGroup Corp., Baden Service LLC in their speeches noted a high interest in cooperation with the national center in the implementation of innovative projects. Specific financing conditions for the construction of ferroalloy plants and energy complexes in Karaganda, Kyzylorda, in the Kyrgyz Republic's Tashkent region, in Brazil and Iran were discussed. The outcome of the round table was the signing of three- and bilateral agreements and memoranda.

Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, No. 18 (28144), January 29, 2016