Copper Mining Business with SX-EW Plant in Kazakhstan

This listing details a substantial copper mining operation in Kazakhstan, featuring an operational SX-EW (Solvent Extraction-Electrowinning) plant that holds JORC certification. The deposit is a critical feeder for the Balkhash smelter, contributing 65% to Kazakhstan's copper output, with an extensive history of operations evidenced by over 300 million tons of accumulated material. The business includes a pilot SX-EW plant, commissioned in 2017, which has achieved steady-state production and successfully sold over 36 tons of cathode copper on the local market at prices near LME. All necessary infrastructure, including power supply, transformers, access roads, water pipelines, and processing facilities, is complete and connected. The business model forecasts an annual production of 10,000 tons of LME grade 'A' cathode copper, underpinned by a 23-year production contract with the government of Kazakhstan signed in May 2017. Key cost drivers such as chemicals, reagents, and power are managed efficiently due to the favorable geographic location, alongside fixed labor and production overheads. The asking price for this comprehensive mining operation is $100,000,000.