The Taldybulak Levoberezhny Gold Mine is the third-largest gold mine in Kyrgyzstan and one of the country's key modernized gold projects. It has a contained gold content of 77 tonnes, a designed processing capacity of 2,500 tonnes per day, and a service life of 19 years. The project involved a construction investment of approximately $259 million and was fully completed and put into operation on July 29, 2015. Currently, it ranks as the third-largest economic benefit-generating mining project in Kyrgyzstan. During 2025, it has cumulatively produced 34.181 tonnes of gold, achieving an output value of $2.0765 billion and tax contributions of $492 million.
| Location | Kemin District, Kyrgyzstan |
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| Acquisition Date | 2011 |
| Equity Interest | 60% |
| Mine Life: | Until 2033 |
| Deposit Type | Volcanogenic hypogene Cu-Au deposit |
| Mining & Processing methods | underground mining + flotation+cyanide leaching |
| Reserves as of Dec 31, 2025 | 1,072 koz (34t) |
| Resources as of Dec 31, 2025 | 1,517 koz (47t) |
In 2025, the Taldybulak Levoberezhny Gold Mine produced approximately 3.5 tonnes of mined gold, 859 tonnes of mined copper and 1.95 tonnes of mined silver. Output of the principal products declined from the previous year, mainly due to fluctuations in ore grade. AISC for the year was approximately US$1,685/oz, representing an increase from the previous year and reflecting the impact of grade changes on unit costs. Operationally, equipment utilisation remained high, and measures including optimisation of procurement contracts, improvement of processing pricing coefficients and tighter control over project settlement were implemented to continue driving cost reduction and efficiency gains.
Innovative mining methods were adopted, including underhand stoping for high-grade ore, improving both mining safety and overall economics.
The application of new materials reduced processing costs.
Additional value was captured through recovery of precious metals from cyanide-bearing wastewater and gold-bearing residues.
The Taldybulak Levoberezhny Gold Mine is developed under a strong localization strategy. Zijin Mining, through Altynken, has achieved a local employment rate of about 95.5%, with more than 61% of materials procured locally, thereby creating jobs and supporting the regional supply chain. In cooperation with the local government of Kemin District, the company has established a recruitment committee to train skilled professionals and promote long term local employment.
The mine is actively involved in community welfare, helping to improve basic living infrastructure and public service facilities and providing assistance to people in need. These initiatives underline Taldybulak Levoberezhny’s role as a key contributor to local socio economic development in Kyrgyzstan.
