One of the key strategic projects being implemented at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Plant is the construction of the Kauldy gold recovery plant. The launch of the plant is intended to ensure more efficient use of the local raw material base and, through a systematic increase in gold production, make a significant contribution to strengthening the national gold and foreign exchange reserves.
The plant is being constructed by the Olmalyk Metallurg Qurilish Trust. Construction and installation work on the site is currently 85% complete.
In particular, the construction of a two-story administrative and amenity building is fully completed. Construction work in the production building is 95% complete. Installation of process equipment and laying of service water supply pipelines is currently ongoing. Construction of two thickeners is nearing completion. Concurrently, work is underway to expand the ore receiving area. A service platform is being installed in the reagent storage facility. Construction of the boiler house is complete, and work at the pumping station is in its final stages. Eight sunshades are being constructed. Finishing work continues in the auxiliary buildings. Landscaping work has begun on the site, and construction of the checkpoint building is underway. Plumbing and electrical work is being completed in all factory buildings.
The work teams of the Specialized Repairs Department, the Production Automation Department, the Technical Security Systems Service, the Motor Transport Department, the Logistics Department, and the Kauldy Mine are actively involved in the project.
Furthermore, the Production and Technical Department of the Capital Construction Department plays a significant role in organizing the construction process, while the team from the Design Department plays a significant role in the design work.
The new plant is designed to process ore mined at the Kauldy and Kuyi-Kenzhasai deposits and will extract precious metals from 200,000 tons of raw material annually.
Notably, the equipment installed at the plant is being manufactured under the Localization Program at the Central Repair and Mechanical Plant.
Once the plant is operational, more than 150 new jobs will be created. (MetalPortal)