There are more than 709 copper mines in operation globally, of which 24 are in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest copper mines by production in Kazakhstan in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Aktogay Project
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The Aktogay Project is a surface mine located in East Kazakhstan. It is owned by KAZ Minerals and produced an estimated 229.78 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2045. Buy the profile here.
2. Zhezkazgan Mine
Located in Karagandy, the Zhezkazgan Mine is owned by Kazakhmys Holding Group. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 171.38 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
3. Bozshakol Mine
The Bozshakol Mine is located in Pavlodar. It is owned by KAZ Minerals and produced an estimated 105.11 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2060. Buy the profile here.
4. 50 Let Oktyabrya Mine
The 50 Let Oktyabrya Mine, owned by Russian Copper, is a surface and underground mine located in Aktobe. The mine produced an estimated 37.54 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. Buy the profile here.
5. Nurkazgan Mine
Owned by Kazakhmys Holding Group, the Nurkazgan Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Karagandy. It produced an estimated 25.15 thousand tonnes of copper in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
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