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Aktogay mine

Abai Region, Kazakhstan

Aktogay mine
Aktogay mine. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

The Aktogay mine (Kazakh, Aqtoǵaı mys ken orny) is a large open-pit mine located in south eastern Kazakhstan in Abai Region approximately 250 km from Kazakhstan - China border. Aktogay is KAZ Minerals's second major growth project. The Aktogay ore body consists of an oxide deposit on top of a larger sulphide deposit, the latter containing some valuable molybdenum as a by-product. The project will include an open-pit mine and concentrator and has a production life of over 50 years.

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