East Star Resources Plc (EST.L) is a mining exploration company focused on the discovery and development of precious and base metal deposits, primarily gold and copper, in underexplored regions of Central Asia. The company holds interests in highly prospective licenses in Kazakhstan, including the Khairashiba copper-gold project and the Akbulak gold exploration license, where it conducts drilling, geophysical surveys, and resource delineation activities; it also pursues joint ventures and strategic partnerships to advance its portfolio. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, East Star operates exclusively in Kazakhstan, targeting institutional investors and mining partners in the natural resources sector. In recent developments, the company completed a successful fundraise in late 2024 to support accelerated exploration at Khairashiba, where high-grade copper-gold intercepts were announced from Phase 1 drilling; it entered a strategic alliance with local Kazakh entities for logistical support and expanded its land package through license renewals in early 2025.