Chairman
Atomic Industry Development Association (AIDA)
Mr. Aldiyar Toktarov is an experienced uranium and rare metals trade expert, with hands-on experience managing a contract portfolio valued at more than $1 billion, including business case evaluations, and performance monitoring. He is currently the CEO at Tör Altai Nuclear Consulting (TANC) and the Chairman at Atomic Industry Development Association (AIDA).
He leads the Association’s effort to develop country’s nuclear industry capacity. As part of that activity, he develops international cooperation for the development of uranium mining technology advancement, localization of nuclear power plant components production, development of non-energy peaceful nuclear applications.
Before his appointment at AIDA and founding TANC, Mr. Toktarov was the Head of Sales for Europe, Americas and Russia at NAC Kazatomprom (KAP), where he was responsible for the sales and supply of natural uranium concentrates (U3O8), contract negotiations, and customer relationship management. He managed the company’s interactions with financial institutions, including large uranium fund sales and deal structuring.
His work contributed significantly to a 60 percent increase in the company’s sales in 2018 (compared to the previous three-year average) and doubling of its direct sales and customer portfolio.
While working as the Head of Sales, Mr. Toktarov also took responsibility over KAP’s subsidiary, Ulba Metallurgical Plant (Ulba).
In 2021, Mr. Toktarov was elected to the board of Ulba-China Co. Ltd, a beryllium trading arm based in Shanghai, China, where he provided management and operations advice.
Advancing Kazakhstan's Nuclear Energy: Opportunities and Challenges for Uranium Mining and Beyond
Kazakhstan, as the world’s leading uranium producer, is at a pivotal moment in its nuclear energy journey. The potential construction of a nuclear power plant presents both opportunities for energy security and industrial growth and challenges in public perception and strategic implementation. This presentation explores Kazakhstan’s path to integrating nuclear energy into its energy mix, leveraging its vast uranium resources, and positioning itself as a key global player in the nuclear industry. The session will also address public concerns, technological advancements, and international collaboration to ensure a sustainable and competitive nuclear future for Kazakhstan.
Key points:
- Evaluating the benefits of nuclear power plant construction in Kazakhstan.
- Addressing public concerns and misconceptions about nuclear energy.
- Strategies for integrating nuclear power into the national energy system.
- Strengthening Kazakhstan’s position in the global nuclear industry.
- Boosting technological and industrial growth through nuclear energy projects.
- Maximizing uranium resource utilization for regional and global energy needs.
- Developing international partnerships to enhance nuclear capabilities.
