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Relevant Events

12 events
2021

Resource Revision for Chromite in Kazakhstan

Resource Revision Kazakhstan Chromite

Kazakhstan’s Kazchrome tested a new flotation technology to recover chromite from tailings, improving resource utilization.

1 Jan 2016

Reserve Revision for Asbestos in Kazakhstan

Reserve Revision Kazakhstan Asbestos

Kazakhstan's asbestos reserves were revised downward in 2016 based on new governmental and industry data.

31 Dec 2014

Reserve Revision for Copper in Kazakhstan

Reserve Revision Kazakhstan Copper

Kazakhstani copper reserves were revised upward based on reported company data.

1 Dec 2013

Ownership Change for Chromium in Kazakhstan

Ownership Change Kazakhstan Chromium

Mechel OAO transferred ownership of Voskhod Mine and Tikhvin Ferroalloy Plant to Yildirim Group, changing control of chromium assets.

1 Jan 2013

Mine Closure for Gallium in Kazakhstan

Mine Closure Kazakhstan Gallium

Kazakhstan ceased primary gallium production in 2013, reducing regional supply of low‑grade gallium.

1 Jan 2013

Mine Closure for Gallium in Kazakhstan

Mine Closure Kazakhstan Gallium

Kazakhstan ceased primary gallium production in 2013, shrinking regional supply.

2013

Processing Expansion for Chromium in Kazakhstan

Processing Expansion Kazakhstan Chromium

ENRC began construction of four DC furnaces in Kazakhstan, expected to increase ferrochromium production capacity to 440,000 t/yr, completion estimated in 2013.

1 Jan 2012

Processing Startup for Chromium in Kazakhstan

Processing Startup Kazakhstan Chromium

ENRC’s direct current furnace at Aktobe was scheduled for completion and startup in 2012.

1 Jan 2012

Reserve Revision for Iron in Kazakhstan

Reserve Revision Kazakhstan Iron

Kazakhstan’s iron ore reserve estimates were revised based on new information in 2012.

1 Jan 2009

Processing Expansion for Chromium in Kazakhstan

Processing Expansion Kazakhstan Chromium

ENRC constructed a second 700,000‑t/yr pelletizing plant in 2009.

1 Jan 2008

Mine Opening for Chromium in Kazakhstan

Mine Opening Kazakhstan Chromium

Oriel Resources plc began construction of the Voskhod chromite deposit, slated to start production in 2008.

1 Jan 2008

Reserve Revision for Copper in Kazakhstan

Reserve Revision Kazakhstan Copper

Significant upward revision of Kazakhstan copper reserves announced in 2008, boosting the reported reserve base.

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