Balkhash is a fully integrated facility, incorporating mining, mineral processing, smelting and refining.

The concentrate processed at the Balkhash Complex comes from two principal mining areas: the mines in the vicinity of Balkhash and those in the East Region near the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

The principal products produced at Balkhash are copper cathode, zinc metal, refined gold and silver granules.

The Balkhash Complex comprises:

Mining Operations

• Underground mines - Shatyrkul and Sayak I & III 
• Open pit mines - Kounrad

Other Operations

• Concentrator facilities
• A copper smelting/refining operation
• Zinc hydrometallurgical plant
• Precious metals refinery
• Power plant