Market researchers have been the first to disclose a large-scale mining plan that has not yet been widely disclosed. Liuning Hongda Group is targeting the Tanziluorda deposit in Kazakhstan and plans to invest heavily in building an integrated lead-zinc smelting base. The project promotion work has started, and once fully completed, the production capacity will surpass the local veteran leader Kazakhstan Zinc Industry, profoundly changing the supply pattern of non-ferrous metals in Central Asia.

Steady progress in project planning

Lianing Hongda Group plans to invest 1.3 billion US dollars to develop two lead-zinc deposits in the Zanakorgan district. The plan includes the construction of two underground mines, two beneficiation plants, and a full process metallurgical plant. The annual processing capacity of the ore can reach 8 million tons, creating over 3000 job opportunities. Two mineral deposits are located in the lead-zinc mineralization belt of the Karatau Mountains, with an average zinc grade of 2.01% and lead grade of 1.62%. There is still room for additional storage in the deep part of the mining area.

The government of Kyzylorda Oblast has confirmed that the first phase of the project has started, and is currently promoting the construction of open-pit mines, beneficiation plants, and supporting infrastructure. The implementation of the smelting plant has been postponed. China has invested about 9 billion tenge in exploration, with a peak investment of 15 drilling rigs. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project is planned to be held within this year.

Production capacity advantage highlights competition

After the project reaches its production capacity, it will produce 420000 tons of zinc and 220000 tons of lead annually, with a total metal output of 640000 tons. Comparative data shows that Kazakhstan Zinc Industry will produce 251800 tons of zinc and 76700 tons of lead in 2025. The new project produces 66.8% more zinc and 2.87 times more lead. Keywords: Central Asia Lead Zinc Mine, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Zinc Industry is 70% owned by Glencore and will achieve a profit of 771.3 million US dollars by 2025. After the new project is implemented, it is expected to become the largest lead and zinc producer in Central Asia, impacting the existing regional market pattern. Industry analysts say that fully exploring and verifying resources in the early stage, and then launching large-scale joint mine construction, is a stable and feasible implementation path for overseas mining development.Editor/Min Jing