Aurora Minerals Group

What Aurora Minerals Group does

Aurora Minerals Group LLP is a privately held mining services and advisory firm headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan, founded in 2015 and operating across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The firm delivers an integrated service stack to international mining companies, exploration companies, and mining-sector investors: geological services (independent geological examination, exploration program planning, mineral resource and reserve estimation under KazRC and JORC codes, database creation, geochemical mapping, and drilling support); geophysical services (magnetic, induced polarization, electrical and borehole surveys, topographic works, and data processing and interpretation); and legal and government relations services (M&A advisory, subsurface use license acquisition and management, subsoil use legislation consulting, investor relations, and dual listing and IPO support on TSX-V, ASX, and AIX). A transportation arm rounds out field logistics. Core technology centers on the patented Aurora Insight VP electrotomography platform for electrical subsurface imaging, supplemented by established geophysics software (Geosoft Oasis Montaj, ZondRes2D, VOXI Earth Modeling) and field instruments including GDD apparatus and Vanta M pXRF by Evident.

The business model is project-based professional services billing across three streams — geological services (per-project, per-unit, or retainer), geophysical services (per linear kilometer or per project), and legal and government relations (per transaction or monthly retainer). Published price points include $50,000–$150,000 for KazRC mineral resource estimation reports and $150,000–$250,000 for JORC-compliant reports, $10,000–$25,000 per exploration plan, $10,000–$20,000 per month for project management, and unit-priced geochemical, drilling, and survey work. Customer concentration sits with global mining majors and juniors (Rio Tinto, Fortescue, FirstQuantum, Kaz Minerals, Kazzinc, Xcalibur Smart Mapping, Arras Minerals, Velocity Minerals, Eaststar, TKS), sourced through direct B2B engagement rather than reseller channels.

Distribution and demand generation are anchored in sustained participation at PDAC (2019–2026), GECA Forum in Astana, and government-supported Kazakhstan Day events, where the firm co-organizes with the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, the Kazakhstan Mining Chamber, and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada. The firm employs 51–100 staff, including 50+ geological engineers, operates a wholly owned geophysical subsidiary (Aurora Geophysics), and holds a portfolio of in-house exploration projects (Globmine gold, Teniz copper, Lakeside gold/copper). State recognition was formalized by the Isker Award from the Kazakhstan Government in 2023.

Name

Aurora Minerals Group

Legal name

Aurora Minerals Group LLP

Website

https://aurora.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aurora Minerals Group is a Kazakhstan-based mining advisory firm providing geological, geophysical, and legal/government relations services to international mining companies and investors exploring Central Asia's mineral resources. The firm employs 50+ geological engineers and serves majors including Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Kazzinc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Exploration Advisory Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK), Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB), Project & Construction Management (EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, Scheduling/Controls) (IMAKAOAG)

Keywords

• Geological exploration services
• Geophysical survey services
• Mineral resource estimation
• Mining advisory services
• Subsurface license management

Headquarters

HQ city

Sultan

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Geological Services: Fees for conducting independent geological examinations, planning exploration programs, mineral resource and reserve estimates, database creation, geochemical mapping, and drilling support. Billed per project, per unit, or on retainer basis.
2. Professional Services - Geophysical Services: Fees for ground magnetic surveys, induced polarization surveys, electrical exploration, borehole geophysics, and data processing/interpretation. Billed per linear kilometer or per project.
3. Legal and Government Relations Services: Fees for M&A advisory, license acquisition and management, government relations, investor relations services, and IPO/listing support. Billed per transaction or monthly retainer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aurora Minerals Group is a Kazakhstan-based mining advisory and geological exploration services firm that delivers an integrated portfolio of geophysical, geological, and legal/government relations services to mining companies operating in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The company supports the full exploration lifecycle, from subsurface license acquisition and management, through ground magnetic, induced polarization, electrical and borehole geophysical surveys, to independent geological examination, mineral resource and reserve estimation (JORC, KazRC), and IPO/dual-listing advisory on TSX-V, ASX, and AIX.

Product overview

Aurora Minerals Group operates as a geological exploration services company offering an integrated portfolio of services for the mineral exploration industry in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The core offering consists of four interconnected service lines: Geophysical Services (magnetic, electrical, and borehole geophysics plus data processing), Geological Services (independent examination, exploration planning, resource estimation, and geochemical mapping), Legal and Government Relations Services (M&A, license management, regulatory compliance, and capital markets advisory including IPO support), and Transportation Services (field vehicle rental). The company also offers proprietary technology including the patented Aurora Insight VP electrotomography system. The services support a portfolio of exploration projects focused on gold and copper across Kazakhstan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurora Geophysics: Geophysical survey services including magnetic exploration, electrical exploration, borehole geophysics, and topographic works

Products and services

• Geophysical Services
• Geological Services
• Legal and Government Relations Services
• Transportation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 active exploration and mining projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Ministry of Industry and Construction of KazakhstanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Co-organized the international forum 'Kazakhstan Day' at PDAC 2026 with government support. The Ministry led the Kazakh delegation and Aurora Minerals Group served as co-organizer, showcasing Kazakhstan's geological exploration potential to international investors and mining companies.
• Kazakhstan Mining ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partnered with the Kazakhstan Mining Chamber to organize Kazakhstan Day at PDAC 2026, promoting the country's mining sector to international investors and industry participants.
• Embassy of Kazakhstan in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026With support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Canada, organized Kazakhstan Day at PDAC 2026 to promote international cooperation in geological exploration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Large global engineering and consulting firm with a mining services practice offering geological, geophysical, and environmental services to mining operators. Comparable at the services level but operates at much greater scale across multiple industries.
• Datamine: Mining technology and services company providing geological modeling software (Surpac, Micromine competitor) and consulting. Overlaps with Aurora's data processing and geological interpretation service line using tools like Geosoft Oasis Montaj.
• Micromine: Mining software and services provider offering geological modeling, resource estimation tools, and consulting. Comparable in mining geology services and data processing capabilities, but with a stronger software product orientation.
• WSP Golder: Global engineering consultancy with significant mining practice (formerly Golder) providing geological, geotechnical, and environmental services to mining clients. Broader incumbent with overlapping mining geoscience capabilities across multiple regions.

Direct peers

• SRK Consulting: Global independent mining consultancy providing geological exploration, resource estimation, and mine engineering services. Directly comparable to Aurora's geological, geophysical, and resource estimation services, though operating at global scale with a broader service portfolio.
• Mining Plus: Mining consultancy providing geological services, resource estimation, and mine engineering for exploration and producing miners. Comparable mid-sized mining services peer serving similar client segments (junior to mid-tier miners).
• CSA Global (ERM): Mining-focused geoscience and engineering consultancy (now part of ERM) offering resource estimation, geological consulting, and JORC-compliant reporting. Closely comparable to Aurora's geological services and MRE offerings.
• Snowden Optiro (SLR Consulting): Mining geology and resource estimation consultancy specializing in independent technical reporting, geological modeling, and JORC/CRIRSCO-aligned resource estimates. Directly comparable service offering for mining resource estimation and geological advisory.
• Xcalibur Smart Mapping: Global geophysical and mapping services provider for mineral exploration. Direct peer on the geophysics side - Aurora lists Xcalibur as a customer, indicating overlap in airborne/ground geophysics for mineral exploration.

Regional players

• RSC Group (RSK Group): Environmental and geoscience consultancy with mining services exposure across Central Asia and emerging markets. Regional peer providing comparable geological, environmental, and mining advisory services in similar emerging-market contexts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aurora-Minerals-Group-61570374002278
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aurora-minerals-group-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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