Karatau Resources Group
Producing copper operation in southern Kazakhstan with secured 10-year EU offtake.
Company overview
Karatau Resources Group operates a producing copper deposit in southern Kazakhstan with proven reserves of 4.2 Mt Cu equivalent. The company is actively seeking technology partners for hydrometallurgical processing and tailings reclamation, with a 10-year offtake agreement in place. KCEM verified the site in Q1 2024 and confirmed ownership through the Republican Chamber of Notaries.
- 4.2 Mt Cu equivalent proven reserves
- 10-year offtake secured with EU smelter
- Site inspection completed Q1 2024
- Open to JV or technology licensing
Main technologies & products
SX-EW Copper Processing Line
Solvent extraction + electrowinning circuit with 35 kt/yr cathode capacity.
Dry Stack Tailings
Filtered tailings system reducing water consumption by 65%.
Case studies & applications
Shymkent Phase-1 Expansion
Turkestan Region, KazakhstanDoubled cathode output to 35 kt/yr while reducing per-tonne energy intensity by 18%.
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Documents & materials
Potential applications in Kazakhstan
- Localization site for Chinese hydromet equipment OEMs
- Anchor offtake for copper-related downstream investment
- Reference site for tailings reclamation technology pilots
What this company is looking for
Localization willingness · High
Actively building local supply chain; ready to host Chinese OEMs for processing equipment assembly on-site.