CALL FOR PARTICIPATION APPLICATIONS IN THE “GOLDEN HEPHAESTUS” NATIONAL COMPETITION FOR 2025
WE ARE GLAD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE STARTED THE CALL FOR PARTICIPATION APPLICATIONS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS “GOLDEN HEPHAESTUS” NATIONAL COMPETITION, WHICH IS ANNUALLY HELD WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE “ASTANA MINING & METALLURGY” (АММ) INTERNATIONAL MINING AND METALLURGY CONGRESS.
This year’s event will take place from 4 to 5 of June, 2025 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
“Golden Hephaestus” Competition is the most significant professional award having republican significance for the experts of the mining and metallurgy sector (MMS). This is a unique platform for the recognition of outstanding achievements, professional growth, experience exchange and promotion of innovative ideas in the industry.
The wide range of nominations that reflect diversity and complexity of the industry highlights the significance of the competition. In 2025, the competition includes the following nominations:
Geologist of the Year
Coalman of the Year
Metallurgist of the Year
Women in MMS
Miner of the year
Ore Dresser of the Year
The Best Social Project of the Year
Industrial Safety Leader of the Year
Mentor of the Year
Educator of the Year
Diploma Paper of the Year
Media Project of the Year – The Best Journalistic Work on MMS in Press and on Internet Resources
Media Project of the Year – The Best Journalistic Work on MMS on Television
The Best ESG Strategy
The Best Digital Solution in MMS
Participation in the Competition is open to all interested experts and organizations. Candidates can be nominated either by teams of enterprises or by self-nomination. Call for Applications is open till May 20, 2025.
AMM International Mining and Metallurgy Congress, within the framework of which the Competition takes place, is a prominent event for the industry professionals. A rich business program waits for the participants; it includes conferences, exhibitions and panel discussions.
Join “Golden Hephaestus 2025” and become a part of the most important event of the year in the mining and metallurgy sector of Kazakhstan!
More detailed information on the competition can be found at the web-site: www.miningtalents.kz