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Bozshakol
A low cost copper mine in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Bozshakol is a large scale, open pit copper operation located in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan. Commissioned in 2016, Bozshakol was built to deliver low cost, long life copper production. It processes both sulphide and clay ore. Designed for high throughput and efficiency, Bozshakol has consistently exceeded its throughput design capacity over recent years.
Key facts (2024)
105 kt
Copper production
104 koz
Gold production
$782m
EBITDA
82 USc/lb
Net cash costs
c.40 years
Mine life
$2.1 billion
Capital construction costs
At-a-glance
Open pit mine with a long life
Commissioned in 2016 with fully integrated infrastructure
30 Mtpa combined design capacity from its sulphide and clay concentrators
Industry-leading net cash costs
Built for scale
Optimised for throughput and logistics
Bozshakol benefits from strong infrastructure and a location close to industrial centers. Its rail links facilitate the efficient transport of copper concentrate to customers.
Large scale infrastructure for high ore processing volumes
Rail access for efficient logistics and supply chain operations
Low cost operation with by-product contributions from gold and silver
Sustainable and responsible mining in practice
Protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of our workforce are fundamental to how we operate. Our strategy and license to operate are built around strong commitments to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
