Azamat Zhumagali
Founder of A-Z Geology
The company's founder, a professional geologist with over 15 years of experience in geological exploration, MSc. Azamat has a high level of expertise in structural geology and geological exploration methods. His practice includes experience working with deposits of various genesis: polymetallic (Rudny Altai), copper-porphyry (Balkhash-Ili, Chatkal-Kuramin, Mongolian magmatic arcs), epithermal gold, infiltration uranium (Chu-Sarysu depression), chromium (Kempirsai ore-bearing region), vanadium (Karatau ridge). Despite his extensive experience, Azamat regularly takes advanced training courses abroad. In recent years, he has completed internships in the US (“Porphyry Cu, Mo, and Au Deposits,” “Structural Geology for Geotechnicians,” Arizona), Greece (“Description and Field Identification of Volcanic Rocks,” Milos Island), Cardiff University - Structural geology for exploration and mining. Azamat led geological consulting projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Ma'aden Ivanhoe Electric joint venture.
The company's founder, a professional geologist with over 15 years of experience in geological exploration, MSc. Azamat has a high level of expertise in structural geology and geological exploration methods. His practice includes experience working with deposits of various genesis: polymetallic (Rudny Altai), copper-porphyry (Balkhash-Ili, Chatkal-Kuramin, Mongolian magmatic arcs), epithermal gold, infiltration uranium (Chu-Sarysu depression), chromium (Kempirsai ore-bearing region), vanadium (Karatau ridge). Despite his extensive experience, Azamat regularly takes advanced training courses abroad. In recent years, he has completed internships in the US (“Porphyry Cu, Mo, and Au Deposits,” “Structural Geology for Geotechnicians,” Arizona), Greece (“Description and Field Identification of Volcanic Rocks,” Milos Island), Cardiff University - Structural geology for exploration and mining. Azamat led geological consulting projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Ma'aden Ivanhoe Electric joint venture.
Timur Medeo
Instructor
A professional geologist and mineralogist-petrographer with over 7 years of experience in exploration and development of solid mineral deposits. He has extensive practical expertise studying porphyry copper, volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS), nickel-copper, sediment-hosted copper, and epithermal gold deposits, as well as lithium and phosphate occurrences in Kazakhstan and internationally.
Timur specializes in mineralogy and petrography, conducting detailed mineralogical and petrographic studies using advanced equipment and methodologies. He combines rigorous scientific investigation with practical applications for the mining industry. Timur actively shares his expertise through training courses and workshops for professionals and students, and has teaching experience at the Geology Department of Satbayev University. He regularly advances his qualifications through training with international experts and at leading research institutions, including the University of Arizona (USA) – "Ore Deposit Mapping"; FOOTPRINT SPA (Chile) – "Hydrothermal Porphyry Copper Systems"; and Nazarbayev University (Astana) – "Facies Analysis and Depositional Environments."
A professional geologist and mineralogist-petrographer with over 7 years of experience in exploration and development of solid mineral deposits. He has extensive practical expertise studying porphyry copper, volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS), nickel-copper, sediment-hosted copper, and epithermal gold deposits, as well as lithium and phosphate occurrences in Kazakhstan and internationally.
Timur specializes in mineralogy and petrography, conducting detailed mineralogical and petrographic studies using advanced equipment and methodologies. He combines rigorous scientific investigation with practical applications for the mining industry. Timur actively shares his expertise through training courses and workshops for professionals and students, and has teaching experience at the Geology Department of Satbayev University. He regularly advances his qualifications through training with international experts and at leading research institutions, including the University of Arizona (USA) – "Ore Deposit Mapping"; FOOTPRINT SPA (Chile) – "Hydrothermal Porphyry Copper Systems"; and Nazarbayev University (Astana) – "Facies Analysis and Depositional Environments."
Ekaterina Siidra
Instructor
A geospatial information systems expert and database manager with 12 years of experience in mineral exploration and data management. Throughout her career, she has worked on copper deposits, as well as gold deposits of various genetic types and lithium projects.
Ekaterina earned her degree from Saint Petersburg State University and has worked in field operations and research laboratories, participating in exploration and development projects across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
She brings expertise in data interpretation across diverse geological settings and jurisdictions, with extensive experience as a speaker at industry events.
Ekaterina continuously advances her professional development and offers valuable insights into modern analytical methods, database auditing, and predictive modeling for ore deposits.
A geospatial information systems expert and database manager with 12 years of experience in mineral exploration and data management. Throughout her career, she has worked on copper deposits, as well as gold deposits of various genetic types and lithium projects.
Ekaterina earned her degree from Saint Petersburg State University and has worked in field operations and research laboratories, participating in exploration and development projects across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
She brings expertise in data interpretation across diverse geological settings and jurisdictions, with extensive experience as a speaker at industry events.
Ekaterina continuously advances her professional development and offers valuable insights into modern analytical methods, database auditing, and predictive modeling for ore deposits.
Din Muhammed Ali Srajadin
Instructor
Master of Engineering, geologist with field experience across exploration projects at various stages. He has substantial expertise working with porphyry copper-molybdenum, volcanogenic massive sulfide, epithermal gold deposits, and lithium brines in Central Asia.
He specializes in remote sensing interpretation of ASTER satellite imagery. Through his analysis of such data, Din Muhammed has repeatedly identified prospective targets that were subsequently confirmed through field investigations and recommended for detailed exploration programs. His additional areas of expertise include ore deposit mapping, spectral geology, lithogeochemical exploration, drill core logging, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
In 2023, he completed an international internship in Arizona, USA, where he conducted advanced studies of Cu-Au-Mo porphyry deposits.
Master of Engineering, geologist with field experience across exploration projects at various stages. He has substantial expertise working with porphyry copper-molybdenum, volcanogenic massive sulfide, epithermal gold deposits, and lithium brines in Central Asia.
He specializes in remote sensing interpretation of ASTER satellite imagery. Through his analysis of such data, Din Muhammed has repeatedly identified prospective targets that were subsequently confirmed through field investigations and recommended for detailed exploration programs. His additional areas of expertise include ore deposit mapping, spectral geology, lithogeochemical exploration, drill core logging, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
In 2023, he completed an international internship in Arizona, USA, where he conducted advanced studies of Cu-Au-Mo porphyry deposits.
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Mugodzhar Ophiolite
4-days Field Course
Field course on the geodynamics of Mugodzhar and the structure of ophiolite complexes.
Full immersion format — work in natural outcrops, mapping of subaqueous volcanic rocks, and analysis of the structure of the oceanic crust. Accommodation in a tent camp, transfer, and meals are included.
About Course
The course is focused on studying the geodynamic structure of Mugodzhar using the example of the ophiolite complex
Learn how to describe volcanic rocks of oceanic facies in the field
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Master structural and lithological mapping techniques
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Acquire the skills to identify ophiolite complexes and their connection to mineral deposites
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Discover the Bershugir Geopark
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What you will get
4 days of fieldwork in the Bershugir area
Experience working with structures and sections of submarine volcanism
Certificate of course completion
Accommodation in a tent camp and field meals are included
Training program under development
Participation of invited specialists is possible
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Accommodation is fully organized in a tent camp. We provide basic equipment for overnight stays: tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping mats. Participants only need to bring their personal belongings and standard field equipment for geologists — a complete list will be sent in advance.
Yes, you can use your own tent, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad if you feel more comfortable that way.
Participants make their own way to Aktobe city. After meeting in the city, all further logistics are carried out exclusively in our off-road vehicles: field routes and transportation to the camp are organized centrally. This is important for the safety and coordination of the group.
Mobile connetion in the Bershugir area is unstable and completely unavailable in some places. Internet access is unavailable. We recommend informing your loved ones of your schedule in advance and expecting limited communication throughout the course.
If you are unable to attend on the selected dates, you may transfer your place to another participant in agreement with the organizers. Transfer to future courses is not currently possible. The terms and conditions for refunds and transfers depend on the date of cancellation and are specified in the rules of participation.
Yes, payment by invoice to a legal entity is possible. Installment plans are also available for residents of Kazakhstan—terms are agreed upon individually. To set up an installment plan, please email us at azgeologykz@gmail.com or use the feedback form.
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