KAZ MINERALS GROUP PRODUCTION AND SALES REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED 31 mARCH 2024
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Q1 2024 |
Q4 2023 |
Q1 2023 |
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Copper production1 |
kt |
94.3 |
102.2 |
95.1 |
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Aktogay |
kt |
55.6 |
60.4 |
61.9 |
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Bozshakol |
kt |
27.1 |
27.1 |
23.7 |
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East Region & Bozymchak |
kt |
11.6 |
14.7 |
9.5 |
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Gold production2 |
koz |
39.2 |
41.7 |
36.5 |
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Silver production2 |
koz |
878 |
1,004 |
837 |
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Zinc in concentrate production |
kt |
10.5 |
15.0 |
9.1 |
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Copper sales3 |
kt |
103.2 |
101.2 |
108.3 |
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Gold sales4 |
koz |
44.3 |
38.2 |
43.0 |
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Silver sales4 |
koz |
966 |
916 |
974 |
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Zinc in concentrate sales |
kt |
14.2 |
11.6 |
13.6 |
1. Payable metal in concentrate and copper cathode from Aktogay oxide ore
2. Payable metal in concentrate
3. Payable metal in concentrate, toll processed metal and copper cathode from Aktogay oxide ore
4. Payable metal in concentrate and toll processed metal
Highlights
- Copper production of 94 kt in Q1 2024 decreased by 8% (Q4 2023: 102 kt) due to an expected decline in grades, partially offset by a 2% increase in quarterly ore throughput as management continued to focus on maximising operational performance.
- Copper sales of 103 kt were 9% above production as reduced sales shipment times resulted in a lower volume of materials in transit.
- The improved shipment times also enabled the Group to deliver an increase in the sale of all by-products compared with the previous quarter, despite the decrease in production.
Andrew Southam, Chief Executive Officer, said: “In the first quarter of 2024, KAZ Minerals continued to focus on maximising ore throughput, which increased by 2% and allowed the Group to deliver copper production of 94 kt. The Group’s strong operating performance means that it is well positioned to benefit from recent increases in copper prices.”
For further information please contact:
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KAZ Minerals |
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Marie Edwards Maksut Zhapabayev |
Company Secretary, London Corporate Communications, Almaty |
Tel: +44 20 7901 7832 Tel: +7 727 244 03 53 |
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