The construction of acopper smelter at the Aktogay deposit was discussed by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and China Nonferrous MetalMining Group (CNMC) Chairman Wen Gang. The Head ofState highlighted the company’s contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’smining and metallurgical industries. According to him, the new plant will giveadditional impetus to the Abai region’s economy and the country’s manufacturingsector. Wen Gang assured the President that construction would be completed onschedule using advanced technologies. Particular attention will be paid tostrict compliance with industrial and environmental safety requirements.Following the meeting, it was noted that the project would serve as anothersuccessful example of industrial cooperation between Kazakhstan and China andpave the way for further joint efforts in metallurgy and deep processing.

