Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex (AGMK) is constructing new beneficiation facilities at its Copper Concentrator No. 2 to increase ore processing capacity. The new complex will cover an area of 3.1 hectares and is designed to process up to 5 million tonnes of ore per year from the Yoshlik I deposit, producing 74,200 tonnes of copper concentrate, the company’s press service said.
Construction is being carried out by the Olmalikmetallurgkurilish trust, which is part of AGMK. The project is currently at the earthworks stage, while the design documentation for the new production unit was prepared by the complex’s internal project management division.
The facility will be equipped with modern crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration and thickening units, as well as compressor stations. Key equipment will be manufactured at AGMK’s central repair and mechanical plant, with installation handled by its specialised maintenance unit.
Around 600 jobs will be created at the new complex. Once commissioned, AGMK’s total ore processing capacity is expected to reach nearly 10 million tonnes per year.
