Construction of Yertis Hydrometallurgical Plant starts in Pavlodar

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received today Vitaly Nesis, Chief Executive Officer of Solidcore Resources plc, reports Kazinform News Agency citing the press service of Akorda.

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The President was informed about the results of activity of one of the largest companies specializing in exploration, mining and processing of precious and non-ferrous metals in Kazakhstan as well as future plans. According to Vitaly Nesis, Solidcore Resources plc started implementing the project of construction of Yertis Hydrometallurgical Plant in Pavlodar with a projected capacity of 300,000 tons of concentrate per annum. The company plans to produce Dore gold bars of 98% Purity.

Vitaly Nesis also told President Tokayev about the plans of construction of a geological laboratory in Karaganda.

Upon completion of the meeting, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the relevance of efforts taken by the company to train engineering personnel for the country’s industrial sector.