KAZAKHMYS PLС (United Kingdom) announced results of Bozshakol ore-processing construction

20.06.13 10:52
/KASE, June 20, 13/ – KAZAKHMYS PLС (London), shares of which are officially listed on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), provided to KASE the following press release of June 19, 2013: quotation Today, Akim of Pavlodar Oblast Erlan Aryn visited the largest mining project on copper production Bozshakol. Director of Bozshakol Ore Mining Plant Talgat Akhanov reported results of construction. The disbursement of investments to the amount of $ 1,9 billion comply with the planned schedule. During the first years of exploitation annual production of concentrated copper will make up about 100 thousand tons. At present, is being assembled the steel construction of the plant on copper processing and crushing, the foundation for works on technical servicing and repair is being laid. In the nearest time to the field will be shipped high technology equipment. Director of Bozshakol Ore Mining Plant Talgat Akhanov commented: "Bozshakol is an important project for further growth of Kazakhmys and industrial development of the country. Eventually, our large and low cost pits will form the resource base of Kazakhmys. The work is being implemented in compliance with the schedule and we look forward for launching of this production in 2015". For further information, please contact: Kazakhmys John Smelt Head, Corporate Relations, London Tel: +44 20 7901 7882 +44 78 7964 2675 Maria Babkina Deputy Head, Corporate Relations, London Tel: +44 20 7901 7849 Maksut Zhalabaev Head, Corporate Relations, Almaty Tel: +77 27 2440 353 Irin Berton Financial Analyst, London Tel: +44 20 7901 7814 Zulfiya Mukhamedyarova Manager, Corporate Relations, Astana Tel:+77 17 2557 669 ends [2013-06-20]