The completion of the new copper smelting complex at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex (AMMC) in Uzbekistan is scheduled for the coming years, AMMC Chairman Abdulla Khursanov has said.
“The new copper smelting complex is aimed at expanding the current capacity for cathode copper production from 148,000 tons to 300,000 tons. The project is being implemented on the existing complex’s territory and is divided into several key facilities: a metallurgical and sulfuric acid shop, an oxygen block, a slag-processing plant, a concentrate and charge preparation warehouse, a copper electrolysis shop, the new plant’s power supply system and infrastructure,” he said.
According to him, contractors have already been selected for the metallurgical and sulfuric acid shops, the oxygen block and internal power supply facilities. Contracts have been signed, and funding has been secured for these areas.
“The project is being implemented with the active financial support of KfW IPEX Bank and AKA Bank. KfW has taken on the role of financing organizer, including the creation of a banking syndicate to effectively coordinate international cooperation,” Khursanov added. (Trend)
