Here are the five largest silver mines by production in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Zhezkazgan Mine
The Zhezkazgan Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Karagandy. It is owned by Kazakhmys Holding Group and produced an estimated 8,666 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2036.
2. Zhairemsky Mine
Located in Karagandy, the Zhairemsky Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 1,329 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
3. Koktaszhal Project
The Koktaszhal Project is located in Karagandy. It is owned by Altay polymetals and produced an estimated 1,098 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2034.
4. Maleevsky Mine
The Maleevsky Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. The mine produced an estimated 1,045 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
5. Artemyevsky Mine
Owned by KAZ Minerals PLC, the Artemyevsky Mine is an underground mine located in Karagandy. It produced an estimated 868.8 Thousand Ounces of silver in 2021. The mine will operate until 2022.
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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.