There are more than 3032 coal mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest coal mines by production in Kazakhstan in 2022, 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. Bogatyr Komir Mine
The Bogatyr Komir Mine is a surface mine located in Pavlodar. It is owned by Samruk-Energy and produced an estimated 42.32 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
2. Vostochny Mine
Located in Pavlodar, the Vostochny Mine is owned by Eurasian Resources Group. The surface mine produced an estimated 15.51 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2046. Buy the profile here.
3. Shubarkol Mine
The Shubarkol Mine is located in Karagandy. It is owned by Eurasian Resources Group and produced an estimated 8.36 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2050. Buy the profile here.
4. Severny Coal Mine
The Severny Coal Mine, owned by United Company RUSAL Plc, is a surface mine located in Pavlodar. The mine produced an estimated 6.31 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
5. Zhalyn Mine
Owned by Coal Mining, the Zhalyn Mine is a surface mine located in Karagandy. It produced an estimated 2.02 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
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