In recent years, continuous reforms have been implemented in the country to modernize the non-ferrous metallurgy industry, expand production capacities, and produce high value-added products. The Almaliq Mining and Metallurgical Complex, one of the country's leading industrial enterprises, plays an important role in this process.
History of Manganese Concentration
The Copper Beneficiation Plant, one of the largest components of the complex, is celebrating its significant anniversary this year—65 years since the first copper concentrate was obtained. Over the years, the enterprise has transformed from a simple beneficiation plant into a large industrial complex equipped with modern technologies and possessing high production capacity.
The construction history of this plant dates back to the 1950s of the last century. The initial design for the construction of the enterprise was developed by the 'Mexanobr' institute in 1953. This document was later refined several times and approved in 1956. In 1958, the technical design of the plant was prepared by specialists from the institute. As a result of many years of research and construction work, the first shift of the Copper Beneficiation Plant was put into operation in June 1961. It was here that copper concentrate production was launched for the first time in the country's history. This event was an important historical milestone not only for the complex but also for the development of non-ferrous metallurgy in Uzbekistan.
Current Production Indicators
Currently, 5 main and 5 auxiliary workshops are operating at this plant. The annual ore processing capacity of the enterprise amounts to 39.9 million tons. Of this, the No. 1 Crushing Workshop accounts for 24.1 million tons, the No. 2 Crushing and Beneficiation Complex accounts for 9.8 million tons, and the Crushing and Grinding sections of the New and Flotation Workshops account for 6 million tons. The plant supplies over 680 thousand tons of copper concentrate to the copper smelting plant annually. The amount of pure copper in it exceeds 108.5 thousand tons.
As of the end of 2025, 39.3 million tons of ore were processed at the plant, producing and supplying over 116,963 tons of copper concentrate to the plant.
Modernization and Future Goals
Extensive modernization works are being carried out at the enterprise based on the relevant decision dated September 30, 2018, and the program to reconstruct and stabilize production capacities. An important stage of the reconstruction program is the construction of the No. 8 flotation monosection. This facility will significantly expand the flotation chain and create the necessary technological capabilities to increase the volume of ore processing. Upon completion of the planned work, the annual ore processing capacity of the Copper Beneficiation Plant will reach 45 million tons.
In addition, according to the approved 'Roadmap', the installation of 29 non-selective concentrators is planned to introduce gravitational beneficiation technology. This technological innovation will significantly increase the efficiency of separating valuable components and bring the technical and economic indicators of production to a new level.
Today, the Copper Beneficiation Plant, with its glorious 65-year history, has become a large industrial complex that combines rich experience and solid traditions with modern technologies, advanced engineering solutions, and innovative approaches. The ongoing modernization works at the enterprise serve as an important factor in further strengthening the leading position of the Almaliq Mining and Metallurgical Complex in the country's non-ferrous metallurgy sector and bringing Uzbekistan's export potential to a new level.
