OPERATIONS
Zhezkazgan Region
The Zhezkazgan Region is our largest mining and concentrating region, contributing around 70% of Group mined ore. The region consists of seven mines and three concentrators.
Assets
- One open pit: North mine
- Six underground mines: South, Stepnoy, East, West, Annensky and Zhomart.
- Three concentrators: Zhezkazgan No. 1 and No. 2 and Satpayev, which produce copper concentrate from the region's mined ore.
Production
| 2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ore mined (kt) | 23,779 | 23,309 |
| Average grade (%) | 0.87 | 0.82 |
| Copper in concentrate (own) (kt) | 181 | 170 |
