Where are Kazakhstan’s major coal basins located?

Kazakhstan’s major coal basins are located in the following areas:

• Qarağandy: Located in east-central Kazakhstan, these fields contain the largest coal deposits in Central Asia.12
• Ekibastuz: Situated in the northeastern part of the country, north of the Qarağandy fields, this is a major opencut mining center.132
• Torğai (Turgay): Located in the Turgay region.1
• Maikuben: Another significant coal-producing basin in the country.1

These basins represent the primary sources of coal extraction within Kazakhstan, supporting both domestic energy needs and industrial activities.13