Parting with Lakshmi Mittal as an investor appears to be easier than finding a suitable replacement for him. This is hinted at by the renowned political analyst Daniyar Ashimbayev. The expert humorously, yet succinctly, commented on the topic of where to find a wealthy individual capable of replacing Lakshmi Mittal. Literally:

«After the prime minister’s words that a domestic investor in ArcelorMittal Temirtau ‘must invest a minimum of 3 billion dollars in the next three years, with 1.3 billion dollars to be invested immediately,’ somewhere, Kayrat Boranbayev shed a tear.»

The expert suggests that, firstly, despite all the «gifts to the state» as payment for avoiding criminal prosecution, Kayrat Boranbayev still has plenty of resources. Secondly, there are few individuals with fortunes of such magnitude in Kazakhstan. It is possible that investments in ArcelorMittal Temirtau will become a burden for the budget.