Research Laboratory of Environmental Monitoring in the Mining and Metallurgical Sector
Scientific Supervisor: Kezembaeva G.B., DBA
Objective — to conduct research, environmental monitoring of the atmosphere, surface and groundwater, soil, and rock formations, and to carry out design work for mining and metallurgical sector enterprises.
Laboratory tasks:
- to conduct research, fundamental, applied, experimental-design, and other work in the field of environmental protection;
- to carry out research aimed at identifying exceedances of maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) of pollutants; to assess the sanitary and hygienic condition of water, soil, and bottom sediment contamination; to measure the mass fraction of metals and metal oxides in soil and water samples; to search for and identify chemical pollutants; to determine the level of exceedance of MPC of harmful chemical substances in water and soil samples and in products; to analyse the composition and properties of soil;
- to provide professional development for specialists and responsible persons at organisations on matters relating to environmental documentation management, reporting, calculation and submission of payments for negative environmental impact, and organisation of in-house environmental monitoring;
- in-house environmental monitoring and control;
- development of technologies for remediation of contaminated soils;
- development of technologies for treatment of industrial wastewater;
- development of technologies for the utilisation and processing of industrial waste.
Clients: Altynalmas JSC, Qarmet JSC, Bogatyr Komir LLP, Maikuben-West LLP, Angrensor Energo LLP, Kazzinc LLP, KAZ Minerals, Kostanai Minerals JSC, ERG Research Centre LLP, Sokolovsko-Sarbaiskoye Mining and Processing Production Association JSC, Shubarkol Komir LLP, Shubarkol Premium LLP, and other subsoil users.
Laboratory's uniqueness — the uniqueness of the Research Laboratory of Environmental Monitoring in the Mining and Metallurgical Sector lies in its multidisciplinary and integrated approach to addressing environmental protection and monitoring challenges, as well as its capacity to provide specialised services to enterprises in the mining and metallurgical sector. The laboratory specialises in identifying and analysing exceedances of maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) of pollutants in soils and rock formations, the atmosphere, and water, enabling the delivery of accurate and reliable data for environmental monitoring. The laboratory is actively engaged in developing technologies for remediation of contaminated soils, treatment of industrial wastewater, and the utilisation and processing of industrial waste, making it an important partner for industrial enterprises in the area of environmental modernisation.
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation;
SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities;
SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production;
SDG 13 — Climate Action;
SDG 14 — Life Below Water;
SDG 15 — Life on Land