Here are the five largest lead mines by production in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Maleevsky Mine
The Maleevsky Mine is a underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 8.688 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2025.
2. Zhairemsky Mine
Located in Karagandy, the Zhairemsky Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 7.886 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2032.
3. Artemyevsky Mine
The Artemyevsky Mine is located in Karagandy. It is owned by KAZ Minerals PLC and produced an estimated 7.715 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2022.
4. Akzhal Zinc Lead Mine
The Akzhal Zinc Lead Mine, owned by Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant, is a surface and underground mine located in Karagandy. The mine produced an estimated 5.331 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2038.
5. Orlovsky Mine
Owned by KAZ Minerals PLC, the Orlovsky Mine is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. It produced an estimated 5.269 Thousand tonnes of lead in 2020. The mine will operate until 2026.
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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.