TauKen Group is Kazakhstan’s leading privately held mining and infrastructure services company, delivering high-volume rock movement, precision blasting, and civil engineering groundworks across the country’s industrial corridors. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Almaty, the company has grown into a national powerhouse with over 1,000 employees and a fleet of 250+ heavy engineering units.
TauKen serves tier-one clients including KazMinerals, ERG (Eurasian Resources Group), Kazakhmys, and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), supporting strategic projects in Karaganda, East Kazakhstan, and Aktobe. Its core competencies span excavation, geotechnical services, fleet modernisation, and integrated infrastructure delivery positioning TauKen as a pillar of Kazakhstan’s industrial modernisation.
TauKen Group is committed to transforming Kazakhstan's mining and infrastructure services landscape through strategic consolidation and operational excellence. We recognise that the market remains fragmented, with many mid-sized and smaller operators constrained by outdated technologies, limited capital access, and inconsistent governance.
Our mission is to unify high-performing companies under a single, bankable platform leveraging mergers and acquisitions, organic growth, and institutional best practices to build a vertically integrated industrial powerhouse. This approach not only strengthens operational capacity but also elevates industry standards across the region.
By consolidating key segments and deploying advanced engineering solutions, we offers clients a full-spectrum service model - from precision blasting and excavation to civil infrastructure and fleet modernisation. Our platform is designed to deliver scale, reliability, and financial transparency, enabling national and international partners to confidently engage.
Scope: Full-cycle mining and civil engineering
Duration: 18 months
Deployment: 180+ personnel, 70 heavy units
TauKen Group executed a turnkey mining and infrastructure program for ERG’s quarrying operations in Central Kazakhstan. The project involved precision blasting, excavation, and haulage, delivered under strict safety and productivity benchmarks. Our scalable deployment and disciplined execution reinforced ERG’s operational continuity and demonstrated TauKen’s capacity to lead in high-volume industrial environments.
Scope: Drilling, excavation,
ore haulage
Duration: 24 months
Deployment: 150+ personnel, 60 specialised machines
Under a long-term framework agreement, TauKen provided integrated mining services for Soidcore’s polymetallic assets. Our team ensured consistent throughput and minimal downtime across multiple sites, aligning with production targets and environmental standards. The partnership reflects TauKen’s ability to deliver sustained performance and operational reliability
Scope: Overburden removal, infrastructure development
Duration: 24 months
Deployment: 200+ personnel, 80+ heavy and auxiliary units
TauKen supported KazMinerals’ copper development program in Eastern Kazakhstan with large-scale excavation and civil works. Our integrated approach enabled accelerated extraction schedules and optimised site logistics, showcasing TauKen’s dual strength in mining and infrastructure delivery
Scope: Drilling and civil construction for uranium facilities
Duration: 14 months
Deployment: 120 personnel, 50 technical units
TauKen executed high-compliance drilling and civil support for Kazatomprom’s uranium extraction operations. Delivered with precision and adherence to nuclear-sector safety protocols, the project underscores our readiness to operate in sensitive, regulated environments with technical rigor
Scope: Drilling, blasting,
site preparation
Duration: 16 months
Deployment: 170 personnel, 65+ new heavy equipment and machines
TauKen partnered with RG Gold to deliver controlled blasting and terrain conditioning for gold mining operations. Our agile execution laid the groundwork for production ramp-up and international integration, reinforcing TauKen’s role as a trusted partner for globally oriented mining enterprises
Scope: Tailings expansion, dam construction, site development
Duration: 20 months
Deployment: 140 personnel, 55 engineering units
TauKen Group partnered with Nova Zinc to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades at their Karaganda region operations. The project included tailings storage expansion, dam reinforcement, and industrial site preparation to support increased processing capacity. TauKen’s civil engineering teams worked under strict environmental protocols, ensuring compliance and long-term site stability. The collaboration reflects TauKen’s ability to execute complex, multi-disciplinary projects in mineral rich zones.
Scope: Earthworks, industrial site development, logistics
Duration: 18 months
Deployment: 130 personnel, 50 heavy units
At Varvarinskoye, TauKen Group executed large-scale earthworks and site development for gold and copper processing infrastructure. The project involved terrain conditioning, haulage route construction, and logistics coordination across multiple zones. TauKen’s disciplined execution and adaptive deployment enabled seamless integration with Polymetal’s production schedule, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable contractor for high value industrial assets.
Scope: Coal transport, site maintenance, operational support
Duration: 24 months
Deployment: 160 personnel, 60 auxiliary and haulage units
TauKen Group provided full cycle support services for Shubarkol’s coal operations in Karaganda. The scope included short and long range coal transport, site maintenance, and trenching operations. TauKen’s teams ensured consistent throughput and minimised downtime, even under harsh winter conditions. The project demonstrated TauKen’s logistical resilience and its capacity to support Kazakhstan’s energy sector with precision and reliability.
Scope: Iron ore excavation, logistics, site operations
Duration: 22 months
Deployment: 180 personnel, 70 heavy and auxiliary units
TauKen Group contributed to one of Kazakhstan’s largest iron ore complexes by delivering excavation, haulage, and site operations at Sokolov-Sarbai. The project required high volume deployment and strict adherence to safety and productivity benchmarks. TauKen’s vertically integrated approach enabled efficient ore movement and infrastructure support, reinforcing its role as a strategic partner in Kazakhstan’s metallurgical supply chain.
Scope: Tailings reprocessing, ecological engineering
Duration: 16 months
Deployment: 120 personnel, 45 specialized units
TauKen Group led the construction of a gold tailings reprocessing facility in Bestobe, showcasing its capabilities in ecological innovation and technical precision. The project involved terrain rehabilitation, containment engineering, and integration of sustainable processing systems. TauKen’s work set a benchmark for environmentally responsible mining infrastructure, aligning with national goals for resource efficiency and land restoration.
