Bozymchak

Copper-gold production in Kyrgyzstan

Located in Kyrgyzstan’s Jalal-Abad region, Bozymchak is a copper-gold operation that began as an open-pit mine and transitioned to underground mining in 2024. The mine continues to provide important economic output to the region.

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Key facts (2024):

5 kt

Copper production

29 koz

Gold production

$68m

EBITDA

1 Mt

Ore processed

(174) USc/lb

Net cash costs (net credit from gold by-product)

Long-term contribution

Delivering value in Kyrgyzstan

Bozymchak produces copper concentrate with a significant gold credit, enhancing profitability and reducing net cash costs.

The mine also plays an important role in the local economy by providing highly skilled jobs and community engagement and tax payments.

On-site processing and concentrate production

Gold credit supports low net cash cost

Concentrate transported for smelting in Kazakhstan

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.

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