Here are the five largest lead mines by production in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Akzhal Zinc Lead Mine
The Akzhal Zinc Lead Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Karagandy. It is owned by Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant P and produced an estimated 11,553 Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2038.
2. Zhairemsky Mine
Located in Karagandy, the Zhairemsky Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 7,912 Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
3. Oskemen Mine
The Oskemen Mine is located in East Kazakhstan. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 3,723 Tonnes of lead in 2021.
4. Maleevsky Mine
The Maleevsky Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. The mine produced an estimated 3,366 Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
5. Tishinsky Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the Tishinsky Mine is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. It produced an estimated 1,776 Tonnes of lead in 2021. The mine will operate until 2023.
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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.