Kazakhmys PLC is an international natural resources company, listed in the UK, with its principal operations in Kazakhstan and the surrounding region. The core business is the production and sale of copper. Kazakhmys is fully integrated from mining ore through to the production of finished metal. The copper division also produces significant volumes of other metals as by-products, including zinc, silver and gold.

Kazakhmys is the largest copper producer in Kazakhstan and in the top ten worldwide.  The copper division has operating sites across Kazakhstan with 16 open pit and underground mines, 10 concentrators and 2 smelting and refining complexes.  The Copper division owns coal mines and power plants, which supply sufficient energy for its operations and markets excess capacity commercially.

Fully integrated production and good by products, make Kazakhmys one of the lowest cost copper producers in the world. These advantages, combined with a large reserve base give the Group a strong platform for future growth and development.

The Group has two major growth projects, Bozshakol and Aktogay. They should start production in 2014 and 2015.  

Kazakhmys owns 50% of Ekibastuz GRES-1, the largest power station in Kazakhstan. Together with the captive power plants, the Group manages over 20% of Kazakhstan power supply.

Quelle: Company website