Ulytau Region Plans to Open Precious Metals and Polymetallic Complex

Plans to establish a complex for precious metals and polymetals in the Ulytau region have been revealed by regional authorities. The project, expected to launch in 2026, aims to produce 0.72 tons of Dore alloy, 10.8 thousand tons of lead concentrate, and 4.3 thousand tons of zinc concentrate, according to information provided by the authorities. Projects defining water protection zones and strips along the river within the planned mining area, as well as mining work plans, have been developed, as stated by the government agency. The estimated cost of opening the complex is 3.57 billion tenge, with efforts underway to obtain a mining license. Once operational, the facility aims to employ 140 people.