Here are the five largest gold mines by production in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Altyntau Kokshetau Mine
The Altyntau Kokshetau Mine is a surface mine located in Akmola. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 627.038 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2020. The mine will operate until 2029.
2. Kyzyl Project
Located in East Kazakhstan, the Kyzyl Project is owned by Polymetal International Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 203.995 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2020. The mine will operate until 2050.
3. Bozshakol Mine
The Bozshakol Mine is located in Pavlodar. It is owned by KAZ Minerals PLC and produced an estimated 144.822 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2020. The mine will operate until 2044.
4. Ridder-Sokolny Mine
The Ridder-Sokolny Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. The mine produced an estimated 138.333 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2020. The mine will operate until 2039.
5. Pustynnoe Mine
Owned by AK Altynalmas, the Pustynnoe Mine is a surface mine located in Karagandy. It produced an estimated 102.216 Thousand Ounces of gold in 2020. The mine will operate until 2024.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.