ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 22. Kazzinc, a leading company in Kazakhstan's mining and metallurgy sector, plans to invest more than 108 billion tenge ($227 million) in environmental technologies and digitalization over the next decade, announced General Director Zhannat Zhanbotin during a government meeting, Trend reports.
As part of its strategic development plan for the next 10 years, Kazzinc aims to implement As part of its strategic development plan for the next 10 years, Kazzinc intends to roll out cutting-edge technologies for gas purification and dust capture. In a significant move last year, the company launched an automated emissions monitoring system, which allows real-time data transmission to relevant regulatory authorities.
Kazzinc is also exploring the implementation of regular Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting as part of its sustainability efforts. In the realm of digitalization, the company has already introduced a number of solutions, focusing on industrial safety, mining planning, modeling, and analytics within the metallurgy industry. One of the standout projects is the "OneApp" platform—an advanced information system designed to manage deviations in production processes efficiently.
Additionally, the company is placing a strong emphasis on harnessing big data from its production assets. This initiative aims to improve overall operational management and mitigate risks, further bolstering the company's long-term sustainability.
Founded in 1997, Kazzinc is a fully integrated zinc producer with significant copper, precious metals, and lead credits. The company’s primary operations are concentrated in the East Kazakhstan, Akmola, and Ulytau regions of the country.
