Singapore's Edmar International invests 5 bln tenge in mining equipment repair plant in KaragandaCentral Asia Mining Services (CAMS) has opened a plant in Karaganda, central Kazakhstan, to repair, service and refurbish mining equipment, the company said.Investment in the project exceeded five billion tenge, which was fully provided by private investors, CAMS said in a statement on Friday.The production site, covering more than 6,000 square meters, is equipped with diagnostic equipment and is designed to service machinery from leading global manufacturers, including Caterpillar, Epiroc, Sandvik and Volvo.The plant currently employs 50 people, and staffing could rise to 80 depending on order volumes, CAMS said.Mining companies usually spend 15% to 35% of their costs on servicing specialized equipment, and localizing repair and maintenance services in Kazakhstan will allow them to reduce that spending, according to CAMS.The company intends to cooperate with mining enterprises in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.CAMS has also established a training center for technical specialists.CAMS specializes in managing the life cycle of heavy machinery, its maintenance, repair and modernization.Central Asia Mining Service Limited (CAMS) was registered in 2025 under the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC). The company's shareholder is Edmar International Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Singapore). (ICE ALMATY)

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