| Feature | OKRU | JORC (Australia) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mandatory (state law) | Voluntary (listing rule) | | Economic test | Required for all reserve categories | Required only for "Reserves", not "Resources" | | Competent Person | Kazakh-accredited expert only | Any international CP | | State register | Yes – State Balance | No – Company declaration | | Update frequency | Annual and with changes | Continuous as material |
Before first use, the equipment must undergo by a Rostekhnadzor inspector or an authorized expert organization. okru regulations
OKRU (ОКРУ in Cyrillic) stands for the , though it is most commonly shorthand for the Regulations on the Classification of Mineral Reserves and Resources of Solid Minerals . For geologists, mining engineers, and investors, understanding OKRU regulations is not merely a bureaucratic exercise—it is the legal and technical gateway to exploration, development, and production in the Republic of Kazakhstan. | Feature | OKRU | JORC (Australia) |