Ruslan Oskenali has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Management Board at LLC Kazakhmys Corporation. Born in 1984, Oskenali is a graduate of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, holding a degree in International Law, and an MBA from Woodbury University. In various years, he held high-level executive positions at major international and national firms,…
New surveying equipment has been introduced at the East Zhezkazgan mine, the Zapadny mine, and the surveying department. Modern Leica TS07 R1000 5″ total stations have arrived at the sites. They combine high accuracy, reliability, and ease of use in operating mining environments. The new instruments are capable of performing reflectorless measurements at distances of…
Kazakhmys Corporation continues to implement digital solutions as part of its strategy for digitalization and technological transformation of geological exploration. One of the key areas is improving the qualifications of employees and training them in modern tools. Specialists from Zhezkazgan Tau-Ken Ondіrisi working at the Zhomart, Zapadny and Yuzhny mines are mastering the Micromine program.…
As part of the program to replenish the mineral resource base and increase reserves at the operating mines and pits of the Kazakhmys corporation, geophysical surveys have begun on the flanks of the Zhezkazgan ore district and in adjacent areas. The surveys are being conducted by Qazaq Geophysics. As part of the project, specialists have…
An employee perished on March 19 at the East-Zhezkazgan mine operated by Kazakhmys Group of Companies in Ulytau region. “A worker born in 1994 died of sustained injuries after falling into the mine shaft No. 57, while unloading equipment and supplies. The incident is being investigated. A special commission has been established to investigate the…
At a Government meeting on February 19, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said two special sub-commissions were set up to determine the cause of the Zhomart mine collapse in Ulytau region. “Seven miners were killed in the Kazakhmys Corporation’s Zhomart mine collapse on February 17. 402 workers were evacuated. The pretrial investigation has been launched.…
Kazakhmys Corporation announced the preliminary cause of the Zhomart mine collapse in Ulytau region that killed seven miners. According to preliminary information, the accident that occurred on February 17 was triggered by a natural gas explosion. Such explosions are uncharacteristic of the Kazakhmys Corporation mines. The circumstances and the cause of the mine disaster are…
Kazakhmys Progress LLC in Balkhash has produced grade ST-1 technical selenium. The first industrial batch was made using the unique method of vacuum distillation. The new technique increased added value of selenium from 30% to 97% of the global market price. The first batch comprised 100 tons. Selenium contents were 99.5%. (Ukrainian metal)