Construction starts on lead-zinc concentrator in Kyzylorda region

September 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM2 min

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Construction of the Burabay-Zhalgyzagash mining and processing plant began in Shalkiya village, Zhanakorgan district, Kyzylorda region. The project, led by China's Liaoning Hongda Group, will cost 138 billion tenge and create over 550 jobs. Regional akim Murat Yergeshbayev attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

Key Facts

The Burabay-Zhalgyzagash concentrator will cost 138 billion tenge and produce 210,000 tonnes of lead-zinc raw material and 20 tonnes of silver annually at full capacity.
The project is expected to create more than 550 new jobs in Zhanakorgan district.
Construction is scheduled for completion in 2028, with the plant to be built within the next two years.
Nine investment projects worth over 6.7 billion tenge have been implemented in Zhanakorgan district over the past three years.
Kyzylorda region plans to implement 48 industrial investment projects worth 1.9 trillion tenge over the next three years, creating more than 10,000 jobs.

Project Details

The Burabay-Zhalgyzagash mining and processing plant is being built in Shalkiya village, Zhanakorgan district, by China's Liaoning Hongda Group. The project will cost 138 billion tenge and is expected to produce 210,000 tonnes of lead-zinc raw material and 20 tonnes of silver annually at full capacity. More than 550 new jobs will be created, according to regional akim Murat Yergeshbayev. Construction is planned to be completed in 2028, with the plant built within the next two years.

Current Works

Drilling operations are underway to expand the mineral resource base of the deposit. Construction of production roads has begun and construction sites have been designated. Design and estimate documentation for connection to the electrical grid has been developed. The facility is currently being provided with electricity and connected to power networks.

Regional Investment Context

Nine investment projects worth more than 6.7 billion tenge have been implemented in Zhanakorgan district over the past three years. This year, three projects are planned, two of which are already operational. Kyzylorda region plans to implement 48 industrial investment projects worth 1.9 trillion tenge over the next three years. These projects are expected to create more than 10,000 new jobs.