OKRU regulations do not end with a certificate. Operators must maintain ongoing compliance:
If approved, Rostekhnadzor issues an OKRU Registration Certificate (valid for 5 years or the equipment’s service life, whichever is shorter). The certificate includes: okru regulations
Banks (EBRD, ADB, or local ATFBank) will not lend against reserves that lack OKRU approval. Similarly, the Astana International Exchange (AIX) allows listing of mining companies, but requires an OKRU expert opinion for any reserve-based valuation. OKRU regulations do not end with a certificate
Obtaining OKRU approval for reserves is a multi-stage administrative and technical process: Average timeline: 8–12 months for a standard gold
Average timeline: 8–12 months for a standard gold or copper deposit. For complex polymetallic or rare earth deposits, up to 18 months.