There are more than 1322 gold mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest gold 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.
1. Altyntau Kokshetau Mine
The Altyntau Kokshetau Mine is a surface mine located in Akmola. It is owned by Glencore Plc and produced an estimated 395.47 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031.
2. Kyzyl Project
Located in East Kazakhstan, the Kyzyl Project is owned by Polymetal International Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 330 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2050.
3. Varvara Mine
The Varvara Mine is located in Kostanay. It is owned by Polymetal International Plc and produced an estimated 211 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2039.
4. Abyz Mine
The Abyz Mine, owned by Kazakhmys Holding Group, is a surface mine located in Karagandy. The mine produced an estimated 135.26 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2024.
5. Bozshakol Mine
Owned by KAZ Minerals, the Bozshakol Mine is a surface mine located in Pavlodar. It produced an estimated 121.97 thousand ounces of gold in 2022. The mine will operate until 2060.
