Donskoy GOK comprises 28 structural units, with a workforce of over 8,000 employees. The core operations are focused on five primary divisions: the mines named after the 10th Anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence, “Molodezhnaya”, “Bolashak”, the Donskoy ore mine, the ore beneficiation and pelletizing plant, and the Crushing and Beneficiation Plant No. 1.
- In 2023, the new ERG Green beneficiation plant for processing slime was commissioned, marking a key milestone in the complex’s large-scale program for processing historical tailings. Through this initiative, 14.5 million tons of accumulated waste will be processed. Annually, the plant will handle around 1.7 million tons of waste from ongoing operations and previously accumulated slime. The slime is processed using a gravity-based beneficiation method—an approach that has never before been used globally to extract chromium oxide from such raw materials. The resulting commercial concentrate contains no less than 48.5% chromium oxide. This innovative plant addresses two critical challenges: it significantly reduces the volume of accumulated tailings, improving the region’s environmental condition, and ensures a steady supply of concentrate to ERG’s ferroalloy plants.
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In 2024, the Donskoy GOK launched its new “Bolashak” mine, with a design capacity of 7.5 million tons of chromite ore per year. This mine will develop two deposits—“Millionnoye” and “Almaz-Zhemchuzhina”—with mining operations carried out across five underground levels, ranging from 800 to 1,200 meters in depth. It is one of the deepest mines in the world, housing the deepest shaft for black metal mining in Kazakhstan—over a kilometer underground.
The new mine integrates cutting-edge technologies and equipment, including an intelligent drilling rig with automatic drilling capabilities, remote surface control, and fully automated hoisting machinery.
- Safety remains the highest priority at Donskoy GOK. The plant’s extensive safety program, based on internationally recognized methods, is designed to achieve zero accidents. Employee health is also a major focus, with a comprehensive social benefits package in place.
- Considerable investments are made each year to ensure environmental protection. The Environmental Protection Laboratory rigorously monitors the quality of air and water in the region. Key environmental initiatives include land reclamation, the reuse of mine and quarry water, waste recycling, as well as landscaping and creating sanitary protective zones around the plant's industrial facilities.
- As part of the Housing Program, ten residential buildings have been constructed for employees of Donskoy GOK.
- Employee welfare is further ensured through the company’s collective agreement, widely regarded as the best in the industry. To promote the physical and cultural development of staff, the complex offers the Donskoy GOK Physical Rehabilitation Complex and the Miner’s House of Culture. Additionally, the “Mugodzhary” children’s summer health center provides a place for the children of employees to relax and recharge. Every summer, over 1,000 children from Donskoy GOK and the Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant enjoy their time there.
- Significant attention is also given to pensioners, with a dedicated Veterans’ Council supporting their well-being.
- Donskoy GOK’s dual education system plays a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce, providing valuable internship opportunities for students from the Chromtau Mining and Technical College.
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