en.Wedoany.com Reported - A progress report on the current phase of the Fourth Copper Concentrator (MOF-4) project at Uzbekistan's Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine (AGMK) has been submitted to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The enterprise is currently preparing engineering documentation and conducting earthworks and drilling operations at the future plant site. Technical solutions are being optimized, drawing on operational experience from the recently commissioned Third Copper Concentrator (MOF-3).

With support from global engineering firms, Almalyk Mining will improve production processes in gravity separation, flotation, concentrate drying, and tailings thickening. A feasibility study will be prepared to attract foreign investment.

The first phase of the Third Copper Concentrator (MOF-3) was commissioned in March 2026 at a cost of $2.7 billion, as part of the development of the Yoshlik-1 (Ёшлик-1) deposit. The concentrator is designed to process up to 60 million tons of ore annually, producing approximately 900,000 tons of copper concentrate per year.

In 2026, Almalyk Mining faces a series of tasks for the Third Copper Concentrator project: increasing ore throughput; fully commissioning all key process flows; and achieving stable production targets.

When the Third Copper Concentrator reaches its design capacity, the enterprise's daily copper concentrate output will double from the current 2,400 tons to 5,000 tons. With the commissioning of the Fourth Copper Concentrator, output will increase by a further 50%.

At the same time, the enterprise will increase copper ore extraction at the Yoshlik-1 deposit. In 2026, 20 million tons are planned for extraction, with 60 million tons expected during the 2027-2028 period.

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