There are more than 379 zinc mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest zinc 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. Zhairemsky Mine
The Zhairemsky Mine is a surface mine located in Karagandy. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 71.39 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
2. Priorskoye Mine
Located in Aktobe, the Priorskoye Mine is owned by Russian Copper. The surface mine produced an estimated 58.56 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
3. 50 Let Oktyabrya Mine
The 50 Let Oktyabrya Mine is located in Aktobe. It is owned by Russian Copper and produced an estimated 38.52 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
4. Maleevsky Mine
The Maleevsky Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. The mine produced an estimated 33.15 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. The mine will operate until 2024. Buy the profile here.
5. Kundyzdy Mine
Owned by Russian Copper, the Kundyzdy Mine is a surface mine located in Aktobe. It produced an estimated 24.02 thousand tonnes of zinc in 2022. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
