Kazakhmys and a consortium of companies from China National Chemical Engineering Company signed a $213.76-million EPC contract to build a new sulfuric acid plant at the Zhezkazgan Copper Smelter. The contract was signed on August 18 in Zhezkazgan between Kazakhmys and a consortium of companies from China National Chemical Engineering Company (CNCEC). The signing ceremony…
Kazakhmys’ production results in January-March remained stable despite the accumulated technical limitations from previous periods. This allowed it to exceed its copper in ore production plan by 3.7%, reaching 68.6 thousand tons. Copper in concentrate production amounted to 62.5 thousand tons (+2.3%), and copper cathode production reached 96.6 thousand tons (+0.69%). It is particularly important…
As part of the announced Year of Safety and systematic efforts to strengthen industrial safety and occupational health, Kazakhmys has completed pilot testing of a protective capsule cabin for loading and handling conveyor operators at the Nurkazgan mine. The project was implemented at the northern portal industrial site and is part of a comprehensive effort…
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…