OREANDA-NEWS. August 11, 2011. Copper cathode production from own concentrate of 153 kt:

- In line with annual target of 300 kt;

- Ore output and copper in concentrate production recovered in Q2;

  - Improved equipment availability following maintenance work in Q1 2011;

  - Seasonal weather improvements.

By-product output on track to meet full year targets:

- Zinc in concentrate output of 76 kt in the first half of 2011;

- Re-commissioning of precious metals refinery allowing sharp recovery in output with processing of material stockpiled in Q1;

  - Silver output increased 90% in Q2 to 4.4 Moz;

  - Gold output increased 90% in Q2 to 36.6 koz.

Continued strong demand for power from domestic and export markets:

- Increase of 19% in net power generated in the first half of 2011 to 6,395 GWh;

- Average realised tariff rose 18% to 5.36 KZT/kWh in the first half of 2011.