January
ERG took part in the first Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter produced 2 million mounted anodes
Higher salaries for employees of the Group's Kazakhstan enterprises
Aksu Ferroalloy Plant launched a powerful gas treatment facility for melting furnace #44
ERG transferred 30 billion tenge to "Kazakhstan Halkyna" fund
ERG Exploration commenced exploratory drilling using its own resources
February
SSGPO Mechanical-Repair and Metalworks Plant became part of ERG Service
March
New repair box for dump trucks was opened at Kachary Ruda JSC
April
SSGPO factory increased productivity of two kiln machines
ERG arranged Astana Opera tours for plant workers and miners in Pavlodar, Ekibastuz, Rudny, Karaganda and Aktobe
May
The People's Control project was launched at Donskoy GOK
Initiative Budgeting Project started with a new name "Tugan qala - Hometown" in Khromtau
Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant rated 2.11 upon results of Toyota Production System (T-TPS) audit
ERG International Youth Gathering was held for the first time in Pavlodar region
June
ERG launches activated carbon plant at Shubarkol Komir JSC coke shop with capacity of up to 1,000 tons per year
Metalkol RTR wins three awards for support and mentoring of women in DRC
Eurasian Resources Group grants more than 3 billion tenge for socially important projects in Kostanay region
Vostochny open-pit mine completed one of the important projects of the enterprise - "Replacement of the drum-and-blending loader".
July
S&P upgrades ERG to a "B" rating with a "stable outlook."
ERG published Clean Cobalt and Copper Performance Report 2022, certified by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) independent auditors
Eurasian Resources Group contributed more than 2.6 billion tenge to socially significant projects in Pavlodar region
TNC Kazchrome JSC was awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest award in the field of sustainability
August
Aksu ferroalloy plant replaced filters at gas purification units
ERG laid a capsule at the construction site of Khromtau wind power plant - the most powerful wind power plant in Aktobe region
Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) granted 55 million US dollars to SSGPO for financing export products manufacture
September
Eurasian Resources Group signed a memorandum of intent with Qazaq Soda LLP on future soda ash supplies
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) confirmed that cobalt and copper produced by Metalkol RTR meet its Responsible Sourcing requirements
ERG transferred 1 billion tenge for liquidation of consequences of fires in Kostanay region
Aksu plant's sinter plant reached its maximum output by 20% increasing its capacity to 300,000 tons of sinter per year
The oldest furnace at Aktobe ferroalloy plant, Komsomolka, became safer and more environmentally friendly after a complete modernization
Eurasian Resources Group together with DIS Group KZ successfully completed the first stage of the project on implementation of the centralized master data management system
October
ERG supported the Global Battery Alliance in issuing the Guidelines on the application of GHG emission reduction indicators for the Battery Passport
Aktobe ferroalloy plant started upgrading of the aspiration systems in melting shops #1 and #2 and is expected to reduce emissions of solid substances by at least 30% as a result
Geophysical 9 deposit discovered at Donskoy GOK
November
Aksu Ferroalloy Plant's jigging complex increased its capacity by 70%
SSGPO produced a trial batch of BF pellets
ERG together with Colwezi University developed a training program to meet the needs of mining professions in DRC
Eurasian Resources Group honored the top 25 2022 suppliers at its annual ERG Supplier Award
Eurasian Resources Group provided 3 286 billion tenge for social projects in Aktobe region
ERG provided 466 mln tenge for socially important projects of Karaganda region
Directors of 14 colleges together with ERG signed a memorandum on establishment of college alliance
December
Donskoy GOK miners began mining the second stage at the Kazakhstan's 10th Anniversary of Independence Mine
Eurasian Resources Group together with SANOAT ENERGETIKA GURUHI ENERA LLC signed a cooperation agreement as part of the state visit of Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, to the Republic of Uzbekistan
ERG and Gécamines announce the reopening of Boss Mining in DRC
ERG supported the Global Battery Alliance in the release of the Human Rights Index and the Child Labor Prevention Index as part of the Battery Passport project
Shubarkol Komir JSC became a silver prize winner in Paryz republican contest of social responsibility of business, in the category "For Contribution to Ecology"
Kazchrome became a winner in Paryz republican contest of social responsibility of business in nomination "The Best Socially Responsible Enterprise
ERG launched a preferential housing program for Shubarkol miners jointly with the Karaganda Region Akimat and Otbasa Bank
ERG and Kazakhstan Housing Company signed a memorandum of cooperation in providing affordable housing for ERG employees
January
ERG was among the first 25 companies to support Terra Carta, a project led by HRH Prince Charles as part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
Kazchrome reached a historical maximum in ferroalloys production of 1.84 million metric tons for 2020.
February
Alijan Ibragimov, one of the founders and a member of the Board of Directors of ERG, passed away at the age of 68.
SSGPO for the first time produced new equipment for the factory complex, a magnetic separator bath.
ERG chess players were among the eight best teams at the Corporate World Chess Championship of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
March
ERG announced the appointment of Shukhrat Ibragimov to its Board of Directors.
The company launched a training program together with Narxoz University Education.
The Torgay Bauxite Mine of Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC ceased operations.
April
ERG won the auction for the construction and management of the FIOL railroad section in Brazil, which is crucial for the development of the BAMIN project.
KAS produced its three-millionth ton of primary aluminum since production started.
Donskoy Ore Mining and Processing Plant completed the strategic stage of construction of the second stage of the 10th Anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence Mine, two mine workings were assembled.
ERG formed an ESG Committee.
ERG makes a commitment to support the UN International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
SSGPO concluded a contract for the supply of iron ore products to the largest steelmaker in Siberia, EVRAZ ZSMK JSC.
ERG Service LLP signed its first collective bargaining agreement.
The company handed over about 11,000 food baskets to the needy Kazakh people living in the regions where the Group operates within the framework of the El Tiregi - Elbasy campaign.
In Aksu, the Berekeli Bastama - Urban Initiative project was launched to involve residents in the development of improvement projects to be financed by ERG.
May
Sberbank PJSC and Business & Technology Services LLP concluded a contract for design and IT architecture for the company's specific business needs.
ERG together with CMOC, Glencore, Tesla, Umicore launched a pilot project Re|Source, a blockchain solution for tracking cobalt and other battery materials in the supply chain from production to the end consumer, electric cars.
The first monument to the Kazakhstani soldiers of the 314th Rifle Division was unveiled in Lodeinoe field in the Leningrad region of Russia with the support of ERG.
June
ERG signed an agreement with Sber on the implementation of joint projects in the field of business digitalization.
ERG and Sber entered into a Memorandum of Intent on cooperation to implement ESG principles, which also includes the development of tools for green financing.
The company signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Eurasian Development Bank, under which the EDB will consider providing a credit line to SSGPO for pre-export financing as well as financing of the company's investment program.
ERG participated in an important panel discussion on the implementation of the climate agenda in developing countries organized by the Global Climate Initiative, Russia, and Sber.
As part of the ERG Housing Program, 42 employees of the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant became the lucky owners of apartments.
ERG together with BTS Education launched an educational project in support of the national charity campaign El Tiregi - Elbasy in honor of the 30th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
July
Aksu Ferroalloy Plant successfully turned on furnace No.12 of Melt Shop No.1 after overhaul.
At Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after S. Utebayev, a hall of the Atlas of New Professions and Competencies of Kazakhstan, implemented with the support of ERG, was opened.
August
ERG is strengthening cooperation with Tesla as part of the Re|Source blockchain initiative with other leading companies.
Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant installed modern aspiration equipment worth 740 million tenge.
SSGPO produced a pilot batch of small-capacity open cars for the Donskoy Ore Mining and Processing Plant.
Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant achieved a record in daily shipments of oxygen cylinders to the city of Aktobe.
The first monument to Kazakhstan warriors was opened in Moldova with the support of ERG.
September
The International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) awarded TNC Kazchrome JSC the status of a Responsible Chromium Producer, one of the first six companies around the world ERG and NFC (China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.) signed an ЕРС-contract for implementation of the project Construction of Special Coke Production Plant of Shubarkol Komir JSC in Karaganda Region with capacity of 400 thousand tons per year.
ERG signed a contract for the supply of 12 dump trucks and two hydraulic excavators with Eurasian Machinery, Hitachi's official dealer in Central Asia. It is one of the largest mining machinery deals in 30 years of Kazakhstan's independence.
BAMIN signed a concession contract with the federal government of Brazil for the construction and operation of a section of the transcontinental West-East Railway, or FIOL.
ERG, the akimat of the Pavlodar region and Atameken Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs concluded an agreement on the strategy of support and development of commodity producers of the region.
SSGPO JSC won in the nomination Zhyldyn Uzdik Uyymy of the Zhomart Zhurek Award and was noted for the effective implementation of the charity program.
October
The ceremony of laying a capsule for the construction of a new plant for the production of special coke was held at the industrial site of Shubarkol Komir JSC.
The Group entered into a long-term offtake contract with a Kazakhstani manufacturer, Format Mach Company LLP, in the amount of more than 11.2 billion tenge.
ERG is one of 57 international organizations calling on the EU to take action on ESG.
Employees of SSGPO, Kachary Ruda JSC and Donskoy Ore Mining and Processing Plant became victors and prize-winners of the competition for improvement projects and the Championship of the International Productivity Week IPWeek 2021.
The level of vaccination against COVID-19 at Kazakhstani ERG enterprises reached 94 percent. ERG launched the ERG Mektepke initiative in the regions where it operates. It is aimed at the development of secondary education, the popularization of engineering and technical specialties and digital technologies in education.
November
ERG publishes a report on sustainable business development.
ERG Service manufactured a ten-cube metallurgical ladle for the first time for the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant.
The 100-millionth ton of limestone was mined by the miners of the Keregetas Mine. The production achievement coincided with the company's 55th anniversary.
ERG launched a tour of the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
December
ERG signs an agreement with Sber and other leading companies to create ESG-Alliance. Miners at Shubarkol Komir JSC have produced 200 million tons of coal since the company was founded.
ERG and thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions signed a major contract for the supply and replacement of four electrostatic precipitators at sintering furnaces No.4 and No.5 of the Pavlodar Aluminum Plant.
ERG acquired Manganese of Zhairem JSC.
Under the ERG Housing Program, employees of Shubarkol Komir JSC and Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant received the keys to long-awaited apartments.
January
At the World Economic Forum held in Davos, ERG among 42 leading international companies supported 10 Principles aimed at creating sustainable value chain when producing accumulator batteries
Completion of construction and assembly works at the first electric filter of the sintering furnace No 1 of the Pavlodar Alumina Plant
February
More than 20 released employees of the Torgaiskoye Bauxite Mining Unit obtained employment at the new entity
ERG set the plan for construction of a plant for production of precoursors
ERG Day was held in educational institutions
March
Eurasian Resources Group developed an action plan to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection among employees and influence on activity of the Company
ERG channeled 100 million tenge to Nur-Sultan for the fight against coronovirus
ERG allocated 4.5 billion tenge for creation of the Birgemiz Public Foundation
Top managers of Eurasian Resources Group came forward with an initiative for temporary reduction of their salary by 30%
April
SSGPO produced 24% products more in the first Quarter, 2020 comparing to similar period in 2019
In conditions of emergency employees of the Vostochny mine established a new record in waste transportation from the (CPVK) conveyor
ERG Service became familiar with a new product type - treads for roller mills
TransCom LLP almost double increased transportation of iron ore raw material to China
Eurasian Resources Group provided its employees with free transport during the quarantine period in the Pavlodar region
May
ERG allocated 5 million tenge to people affected by flood in the Maktaaralskiy area, Turkestan region
Miners of the Vostocny mine, EEC JSC developed one billion cubic meters of the rock mas for 35 years of operation of the coal enterprise
ERG and Housing Construction Saving Bank of Kazakhstan initiated a subsidized housing program for its employees in regions
Power unit 6 was put into operation at the Aksu Power Plant after total renovation
A specialized company for recycling of industrial waste ERG Recycling that was created in 2019 started its operation
June
Alijan Rakhmanovich Ibragimov, shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of ERG received an award for contribution to the fight against COVID-19
Eurasian Resources Group started a new chapter on the official website www.erg.kz to gather ideas and proposals for innovative improvements from existing and potential partners
Miners of the enterprise mined 600 million tons of coal since establishment of the Vostochny mine
Eurasia Medical Center became part of ERG
ERG started the project «Participation Budget» in Khromtau to design public infrastructure together with citizens
July
ERG signed Memorandums of Cooperation with local manufacturers
Miners of Shubarkol Komir JSC mined 180 million tons of coal and mined 500 million cubic meters of overburden rock since establishment of the Shubarkolskiy deposit
Scale project for construction of the second section of the slag and sludge dump at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant was completed
August
Eurasian Resources Group channeled 600 million tenge to the Pavlodar region for the fight against СOVID-19
For the first time ERG Service manufactured casting buckets by themselves
Eurasian Resources Group channeled additionally about 1 billion tenge for the fight against СOVID-19 to regions where it operates
A new residential building constructed under the ERG Housing Program was put into operation in Ekibastuz
ERG Service double increased the volume of the power equipment maintenance comparing to 2019
September
Eurasian Resources Group announced the start of a program for import substitution and localization of commodities
The first batch of activated carbon was produced at Shubarkol Komir JSC
«Hybryd» filters with 99,99% degree of treatment were installed at the Pavlodar Alumina Plant
October
Eurasian Resources Group joined more than thousand companies that supported the Call of the UN for inclusive multilateralism in 75th anniversary of the organization
Eurasian Resources Group published the Sustainable Development Report for 2019
SSGPO increased iron content in the iron ore concentrate
ERG Service for the first time shipped casting products to Uzbekistan
Eurasian Resources Group has rendered an assistance to the music concert devoted to the 175th Anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev held in Luxembourg
November
ERG opened a special website - http://erg-innovation.kz, where challenges and issues of the Company and the Mining and Metals Sector are published
Eurasian Resources Group has signed a memorandum of intent with Sberbank for expansion of cooperation within the ecosystem of Sberbank
A new residential building for employees was put in commission in Aksu under the ERG Housing Program
December
Apart from the 13th salary traditionally paid in December, ERG paid all its employees of manufacturing enterprises additional motivational remuneration for working in extremely hard conditions in the period of pandemic
ERG additionally allocated 107 million tenge to the Kostanay region for the fight against COVID-19
The Sustainable Development Report of Eurasian Resources Group for 2019 was recognized as the best in Kazakhstan
KAS increased aluminum production in the presence of rapidly growing demand in Kazakhstan and Europe
ERG Service manufactured the first transporter crane of such scale in Kazakhstan
ERG started commercial operation of the Pedra de Ferro iron ore mine and initiated construction of the Porto Sul port
Results of the annual contest ERG Supplier Award were summarized, prestigious awards were ranted to the kazakh and foreign manufacturers of industrial equipment, service providers and financial partners
January
Eurasian Resources Group launched an online sales portal - sales.erg.kz
February
ERG signed a memorandum of cooperation on the development of the Atlas of Emerging Jobs with the Atlas of Emerging Jobs international project and BTS Digital
March
Eurasian Resources Group acted as a general sponsor of the World Team Chess Championship in Kazakhstan
ERG signed a Memorandum with People's Bank on Cooperation within the ERG Housing Programme
Aksu Power Plant generated 600 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from the date of the first power unit commissioning
April
ERG opened the only training area for working at heights in Kazakhstan
Eurasian Resources Group joined United Nations Global Compact
“ERG Day” was first held in educational institutions of the country
May
A reception was held in Luxembourg to mark the Eurasian Resources Group’s five-year anniversary and the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Grand Duchy
Kazakhstan Electrolysis Plant produced 2.5 million tons of primary aluminum for the 25th anniversary of the Eurasian Group
The results of the "Ecosystem of Student Entrepreneurship" ERG project were presented to the Head of State
Eurasian Resources Group signed an agreement with State of Bahia on consolidation of Porto Sul port terminals as part of the BAMIN project
At the Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant, the “People’s Control” project was presented to the Head of State
The ERG first scientific-technical conference for students of Kazakhstani universities was held in the capital
June
For the first time in Kazakhstan, in the ERG monotown, an art object of the famous sculptor Eduard Ghazaryan was installed
ERG, the first industrial company in Kazakhstan, supported the “Green Office” International Project
Eurasian Resources Group and Moscow Credit Bank became partners
The 95 millionth ton of limestone was mined by the miners of Aluminum of Kazakhstan JSC
July
Aluminum of Kazakhstan JSC launched a unique program for the replacement of electrostatic precipitators
ERG, ARC ADVISORY GROUP and ONER MIND announced a technological audit of ERG enterprises
ERG and SAP announced the second stage of the digital transformation of the Group of Companies based on the Industry 4.0 principles
ERG allocated 400 million tenge to the residents of Arys city affected by explosions on the territory of the military base
ERG launched a job portal job.erg.kz
2.5 thousand ERG employees participated at #Birge #TazaQazaqstan initiative
August
ERG Capital Projects was founded
170 million tons of Shubarkol coal for the 25th anniversary of the Eurasian Group
The second stage of ERG repair and engineering assets centralization started
The first metal was produced by an innovative melting furnace built at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant as part of renovation
Metalkol RTR released the first ERG Pure Cobalt Performance Report, which was certified by external auditors, PwC
Kazmarganets Mine Department celebrated its anniversary
September
The Production System implementation started at ERG enterprises
BTS ERG stepped over its 10-year milestone.
Eurasian Resources Group assisted at holding the first official meeting of the Kazakh community in Luxembourg
Eurasian Resources Group opened a joint protection center for children in Kolwezi with the Good Shepherd Sisters Fund in the DRC
With ERG participation and support, a World Alliance report on the battery sector was released jointly with McKinsey and SYSTEMIQ
October
Eurasian Resources Group supported two key summits in Luxembourg for the extraction of mineral resources in space - Mining Space Summit and New Space Europe 2019
Eurasian Resources Group published 2018 Sustainability Report
Eurasian Resources Group is one of seven leading mining and metals companies that launched a new project with the World Economic Forum
Eurasian Resources Group supported the first Kazakhstani film festival in France
November
Eurasian Resources Group announced an increase in wages to employees of production units in Kazakhstan from January 1, 2020
ERG team won three medals at the WorldSkills Hi-Tech 2019
An overhaul of 300 MW Power Unit No.8 at Aksu Power Station was completed in record time
Eurasian Resources Group supported two key summits in Luxembourg for the extraction of mineral resources in space - Mining Space Summit and New Space Europe 2019
December
Eurasian Resources Group awarded the best suppliers as part of the ERG Supplier Award.
ERG was awarded once more with the Grand Prix of the Paryz business social responsibility contest
Eurasian Group celebrated 25 years of its activity in Kazakhstan
The first official celebration of Kazakhstan Independence Day was held in Luxembourg with ERG support
January
Smelting at the Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant of TNC Kazchrome JSC reached a new milestone ahead of the 75th anniversary of establishment of the enterprise.
The Aksu Ferroalloys Plant of TNC Kazchrome JSC celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment.
A unique railcar defroster was launched at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant.
New open-pit mines were put into operation in the Krasnooktyabrsk Bauxite Mining Department of Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC.
February
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter shipped the first batch of liquid aluminium to GiessenHaus LLP.
Employees of all of ERG’s enterprises in Kazakhstan took part in the ERG Barysy-2018 Kazakh wrestling tournament held in the Bayantau Sports Palace.
ERG held the first Forum of Foremen in Pavlodar.
March
ERG signed an agreement on a reduction of loan interest rates with Sberbank PJSC.
The Maintenance Unit of Eurasian Energy Corporation JSC started the manufacture of a new product: sprayer tanks.
The 1st International Forum of Search Teams IZDEU-2018 (‘SEARCH-2018’) was held in Pavlodar with ERG’s support.
April
ERG held the 1st Conference on Equipment Reliability at SSGPO JSC.
ERG launched a new social project: An Engineer Who Transforms the World.
Ferroalloy output at the Aksu Ferroalloys Plant of TNC Kazchrome JSC passed the 35Mt milestone.
A new deposit was put into operation at the Vostochny open-pit coal mine of EEC JSC.
ERG acquired a controlling stake in 3-Energoortalyk JSC.
May
TNC Kazchrome JSC reported that in 2017, it had achieved record chrome ore and ferroalloy output.
June
SSGPO’s Smart Mine project won the Golden Hephaestus National Industry Competition.
Coal mining at the new Vostochny-2 deposit reached the 1Mt milestone ahead of the Day of Ekibastuz City.
ERG became the main partner of the 25th Anniversary World Mining Congress in Astana.
ERG and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs signed a memorandum on the development and support of women's entrepreneurship.
July
S&P upgraded ERG’s credit rating to ‘B’ following stronger results; outlook positive.
A five-storeyed apartment building was commissioned in Aksu as part ERG’s Housing Programme to mark the 20th anniversary of the renaming of Astana and the 50th anniversary of establishment of the Aksu Power Plant.
As part of the Astana Finance Days, ERG and Astana International Financial Centre Authority JSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works acknowledged ERG as the best iron ore supplier.
Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant JSC of TNC Kazchrome JSC, the pioneer of Kazakhstan’s ferrous metals industry, celebrated the 75th anniversary of its establishment.
August
Moody's upgraded ERG's credit rating to ‘B2’ following stronger results; outlook positive.
Metalkol SA (‘Metalkol’), an enterprise of Eurasian Resources Group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed an agreement with companies in Central Africa to secure electricity supply for up to ten years.
The 2nd ERG Spartakiad (Sports Games) took place in the town of Rudny.
The Peace Wall memorial funded by Eurasian Group was unveiled in Astana.
September
10 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) laboratories were opened in Kazakhstani schools with ERG’s support.
ERG’s Art Festival was held in Almaty as part of the Country of Craftsmen competition organized by ERG.
A new unit with a design capacity of 10 million cubic meters of overburden per year was put into operation at the Vostochny open-pit coal mine of EEC JSC.
As part of the First Anaga Tagzym National Women's Meeting held in Aktobe, TNC Kazchrome JSC won the Best Enterprise for Working Mothers competition.
For the first time the ERG Run Fest was held simultaneously in Rudny, Khromtau and Aksu.
DBK provided a $360M credit facility to EEC JSC for a period of 8 years.
Alumina production at Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC reached the 60Mt milestone.
October
ERG presented its vision for responsible cobalt supply at two major sustainability conferences in New York.
The project to establish an ERP system for the enterprises of ERG Group based on the SAP ERP Platform won the second prize in the Leader of Digital Transformation category in the SAP Value Award 2018 competition in Moscow.
Honeywell and ERG signed Memorandum of Understanding to develop digital technologies to enhance productivity of Global Operations.
The ERG team won three second prizes at the Open Eurasian WorldSkills Championship in Yekaterinburg (Russia) held for the first time as part of the National WorldSkills Hi-Tech Championship.
November
The 3rd annual ERG Innovators’ Forum was held in Astana. Its focus was ‘Lean Production in the Digital Age’.
The Maidan Zholy search team consisting of employees from enterprises of ERG’s aluminium division celebrated the 10th anniversary of its formation.
ERG secured electricity supply for its copper mining operation at Frontier Mine in the DRC.
The first stage of centralization of ERG’s maintenance and mechanical engineering assets in Kazakhstan was launched.
December
ERG presented the Group’s efforts to create a responsible and sustainable supply chain of key materials for the global battery market at a major commodities summit in Tokyo.
SSGPO JSC won in the Zhyldyk Uzdіk Uiymy (Best Enterprise of the Year) category of the Zhomart Zhurek national project.
The Aksu Power Plant of EEC JSC, a leader of Kazakhstan's energy industry, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment.
Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC launched an ambient air monitoring system.
The collective agreement of TNC Kazchrome JSC was acknowledged to be the best in the Paryz national corporate social responsibility contest. The award was presented by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev.
ERG supported the Children out of Mining programme carried out by Pact, a global non-profit organization, to help children transition out of artisanal and small-scale mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
ERG started wind monitoring in the Aktobe and Pavlodar Regions.
ERG launched the Clean Cobalt Framework at Metalkol RTR.
Ahead of the 2019 New Year, coal output from the new Vostochny-2 deposit reached the 7Mt milestone.
January
ERG becomes a partner of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd to support the alternative livelihood sources - Bon Pasteur Alternative Livelihood.
February
TransCom Transportation Group is recognized as the most successful company in the freight forwarding business of Kazakhstan.
Pavlodar hosted the first ERG Barysy Kazakh Kuresi tournament among the entities of the Eurasian Group of the Pavlodar region.
March
Eurasian Resources Group launches a project on creation of youth entrepreneurship ecosystem among students.
Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC and Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter JSC launched the Arrow business solution program.
April
The Eurasian Group (ERG) presented a program to improve safety at work within the KIOSH-2017.
May
A new deposit in Khromtau was put into operation by JSC TNC Kazchrome.
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter produced two million tons of aluminium .
June
Employees of the Eurasian Group (ERG) entities organized the first corporate ERG Environmental Crew event dedicated to the World Environment Day.
The 60-apartment residential building for employees of the Eurasian Group (ERG) was commissioned in Khromtau.
Eurasian Resources Group and VTB Bank signed a new memorandum on cooperation.
Eurasian Resources Group became a partner of the country pavilion of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg at Astana EXPO 2017.
6,500 employees of the Eurasian Group entities from Aktobe, Kostanay, Karaganda and Pavlodar regions started training within the Team Summer-2017 project by ERG Academy in Astana.
July
The first forum of contracting organizations of ERG was held in four regions of Kazakhstan.
August
The S&P Global Ratings rating agency raised the long-term and short-term corporate credit ratings of Kazakh mining company Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) S.a r.l. from CCC+/C to B-/B. The outlook on the ratings is stable.
The first corporate ERG KVN (Club of the Merry and Inventive) took place in Pavlodar .
September
ERG and Bahia Mineração announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brazil state of Bahia and a consortium of Chinese companies to develop a comprehensive project for extraction of 20 million tons of iron ore per year.
ERG and other leading companies and international organizations announced the foundation of the international alliance for the responsible supply chain applying ethical business practices for the battery sector.
October
«Shubarkol Komir JSC launched the Arrow business solution program.
The Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) signed a crucial supplementary agreement, which relates to the $ 95 million revolving loan facility to provide pre-export financing of iron ore supplies from the leading entity of ERG.
November
The ERG Innovators Forum II took place in Astana.
ERG raises healthcare benefits of employees of JSC SSGPO, JSC AoK, JSC KAS and Pavlodar Machinery Plant at the employer's expense for 2018-2019.
The Eurasian Group is recognized as the best innovative company of Kazakhstan.
December
Smart Mine was launched at SSGPO as part of the implementation of Industry 4.0 elements.
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Upgrade of the 220 kV outdoor switchgear
At the Aksu Power Plant, JSC Eurasian Energy Corporation put into operation the 220 kV outdoor switchgear following its upgrading.
Equipment for the hospital in Rudny
Sponsored by ERG, an up-to-date equipment system was bought for patients of the children's hospital in Rudny.
New locomotive
A shunting diesel locomotive was added to the service fleet of the power plant of JSC Eurasian Energy Corporation.
100,000th Kazakhstani anode
At Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter, the 100,000th Kazakhstani anode was produced, and the 1,000,000th anode was assembled.
APCS
An automatic process control system unique for Kazakhstan was implemented at the Aksu Power Plant of JSC EEC.
Memoranda with municipal authorities (akimats) and trade unions
Tripartite memoranda with the akimat of the Pavlodar Region and trade unions were signed regarding stabilization of production processes and measures to provide jobs and safeguard employment rights.
Magnet grab crane for OJSC EVRAZ ZSMK
The Pavlodar Machinery Plant, a division of JSC ERG Service, signed a contract for delivery of an overhead travelling double-girder magnet grab crane for the OJSC EVRAZ Consolidated West Siberian Metallurgical Complex.
New products
Under the 10% Cost Reduction project, JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan and JSC SSGPO mastered the production of casting moulds and blooms.
New vehicle for children with special needs
With financial assistance from ERG, a new motor vehicle was bought for the Karaganda regional boarding school for children with musculoskeletal disorders.
Memoranda on implementation of social projects
Memoranda on mutual cooperation in implementation of social projects were signed with the akimats of the Group's regions of operation for 2016.
Memorandum with NCE and the akimat of the Kostanay Region
A memorandum on mutual cooperation aimed at development of microlending in the town of Rudny was signed with the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic Kazakhstan (NCE) and the akimat of the Kostanay Region.
First anode produced from Kazakhstani coke
At the meeting with the employees of the Pavolodar enterprises, the Head of State was presented with the first laboratory-produced anode.
Upgrading of drying lines at the ore processing and concentration plant
A large-scale project to upgrade the drying lines at the ore processing and concentration factory of SSGPO was completed.
Russian Business Week partner
The company was awarded the status of a partner of the Russian Business Week International Forum, held annually by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
Participation in the anniversary 15th Boao Forum for Asia
Infrastructure and metals projects to be implemented in cooperation with China were presented at the meeting with the Prime Minister of China.
Launching of Programme Arrow at SSGPO
Elena Mukasheva, senior storekeeper of the Warehousing Area of JSC SSGPO, conducted the first symbolic transaction using the SAP system.
A crane manufactured by PMZ (Pavlodar Machinery Plant) was put into operation at OJSC VIZ-Steel
An overhead crane for package unit servicing in the finishing area of the cold rolling department has been successfully operating at one of the largest Russian enterprises.
Memorandum with AKF PIT
At the 7th MINEX Central Asia Forum, a Memorandum of Cooperation and Understanding was signed with the Innovation Technology Park, an autonomous cluster foundation.
Memoranda on local content development
Memoranda of cooperation with domestic commodity producers were signed.
KIOSH Conference partner
The company shared its occupational health and safety experience at the 6th Kazakhstani international Occupational Health and Industrial Safety Forum, KIOSH 2016.
Occupational health and safety campaign
A campaign titled Know Safety Rules as the Back of Your Hand was launched at the Group's enterprises in Kazakhstan; it covered all 61,000 employees of the company.
Road of Glory project
On the eve of the Great Victory Day, a monument to soldiers of the legendary Panfilov's division was put up at the Memorial War Cemetery in Volokolamsk.
Book 'Great Victory Heroes - Kazakhstanis'
A two-volume publication was presented in Astana under the Ardagerlerdi Ardaktailyk project sponsored by the company.
Programme Arrow in the aluminium division
Programme Arrow was launched at JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan and JSC Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter.
EEC successfully underwent the quality system audit.
In the divisions of JSC EEC, an external walk-through audit for compliance with the requirements of the ISO 50001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards and recertification audit for compliance with the ISO 9001 standard were completed.
Participation in the Luxembourg economic mission in China
Under the Luxembourg economic mission in China, Shukhrat Ibragimov, head of the Business Development Department, and Yun Wang, head of ERG office in China, represented the company.
Participation in the Astana Economic Forum
The company participated in the Astana Economic Forum held in Kazakhstan, including sessions arranged in cooperation with the Boao Forum for Asia and the World Economic Forum.
A gym hall in the Oktyabrsky village
Now, the village residents and miners of KBRU of JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan have a new facility whose construction was sponsored by ERG.
Contract with China Nonferrous
A strategic long-term contract was signed for delivery of ore concentrate from the Frontier mine operated by China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
Participation in AMM 2016
Traditional partner of the 7th International Congress and Exhibition Astana Mining & Metallurgy.
Participation in SPIEF 2016
Represented by its top managers, the company became an active participant of the anniversary 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Donation for the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The company donated the Kazakhstani National Economy Foundation exhibition dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Republic's independence to the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Sponsor of the Kazakhstani participation in the 2016 Olympics in Rio
The sponsorship funds were spent on the Kazakhstani Press Centre and information support for the Kazakh sportsmen participating in the Rio Olympics.
Refinancing of the VTB Bank and Sberbank debt
The company concluded debt refinancing agreements with VTB Bank and Sberbank until 2020 and beyond..
Keregetas' anniversary
The miners of the Keregetas limestone mine of JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan celebrated the 50th anniversary of establishment of the enterprise.
Deal with VTB
A strategically important agreement was concluded with VTB Group to provide a six-year, €300M financing arrangement for aluminium supplies.
New products of Aluminium of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar Aluminium Smelter of JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan began manufacturing double-sided pallets for the Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant of JSC TNC Kazchrome.
Residential house for employees of JSC Shubarkol Komir
A two-storey residential house intended for 120 occupants was commissioned in the Zapadny workers' camp.
ERG Spartakiad
The first corporate ERG Spartakiad in the history of Aksu became a great sports holiday for the Aksu residents..
New SSGPO products
The repairs and engineering plant of JSC SSGPO started to manufacture a new product: cast pots.
New products of Pavlodar Machinery Plant
The Pavlodar Machinery Plant, a division of JSC ERG Service, launched production of a new product: ladles with V=2.3m3 and two spouts.
Support for the Special Olympics public association
The company acted as the title sponsor of the Republican Table Tennis Tournament initiated by the Special Olympics public association.
Agreement with EDB
An agreement was signed with EDB on 4-year funding of iron ore products deliveries in the amount of $95 M.
Programme Arrow at JSC Shubarkol Komir
Programme Arrow was launched at JSC Shubarkol Komir.
New agreement with PJSC Sberbank
At the 13th Kazakhstan and Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum attended by the heads of state, a new agreement was signed with PJSC Sberbank providing for better terms of debt servicing.
Altyn Kor competition
The best employees representing professional occupations of eight of the company's enterprises from ten cities of Kazakhstan were chosen in the Pavlodar Region.
Flamingo Festival
The company has been a traditional sponsor of the Flamingo 2016 festival initiated by the Korgalzhynskiy reserve.
BAMIN Project
At the 24th World Mining Congress, the company management presented the BAMIN Project development plan.
ERG Commercial Centre
As part of the ongoing company transformation, a new entity was created: ERG Commercial Centre LLP; it should help improve the efficiency of procurement, marketing and implementation of investment projects in Kazakhstan.
Crosscut at DGOK
The cage shaft and the ventilation shaft of the 10th Anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence mine were connected with a main haulage crosscut.
Certification of Kazchrome
JSC TNC Kazchrome became the first company in Kazakhstan to obtain permission to weigh containers and issue certificates.
ERG's Forum of Innovators
Eurasian Resources Group held the first Forum of Innovators attended by over 200 employees, including the company's engineers, mechanics, IT specialists and managers.
New administrative buildings and amenities
Modern administrative buildings and amenities were commissioned at the Ayatsky mine operated by the Krasnooktyabrsk Bauxite Mining Department (a division of JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan).
Altyn Sapa Award
KAS was awarded the special Quality Leader prize of the Altyn Sapa Award of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Nursery school in Ekibastuz
A new nursery school was opened in Ekibastuz with financial assistance from ERG.
Hockey pitch presented to Aksu
The company presented an indoor hockey pitch to the residents of Aksu to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan.
Anniversary of EEC's foundation
JSC Eurasian Energy Corporation celebrated the 20th anniversary of its establishment.
The Country of Craftsmen
Authors of the best song and the best story for a documentary series about the Man of Labour received awards in Astana at an event held jointly with the Writers' Union of Kazakhstan.
Contract with MMK
A strategic contract for the delivery of iron ore was concluded with OJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works.
House for employees of JSC Shubarkol Komir
A new house for 60 people, where workers can spend their rotational leave, was commissioned in the Tsentralny workers’ camp of JSC Shubarkol Komir.
Memoranda on job preservation
Trilateral memoranda on job preservation and stabilization of production processes were signed with local executive bodies and trade unions.
Memoranda on local content
Memoranda on local content were signed with the Akimats of seven regions.
Televised Q&A session with the President
About 2,000 workers at JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter, JSC Eurasian Energy Corporation and the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant took part in a televised Q&A session with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.
GOSH project
The selection committee held the last meeting in Astana as part of a five-year scholarship programme implemented by the Eurasian Resources Group in cooperation with the London-based Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
Assistance for people affected by the flood
The Group provided financial assistance to people affected by the flood in the Karaganda Region.
Kazakhstani Heroes of the Soviet Union video album
A video album created by the Nur Otan party in cooperation with the Eurasian Resources Group to commemorate Heroes of the Soviet Union from Kazakhstan was presented in Astana.
Batyrlar Zholymen – The Path of Glory project
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, members of the Maidan Zholy search team installed seven monuments to heroes of the Great Patriotic War in the Pskov Region in Russia: one monument for each decade that has passed since the Victory.
The longest cake in Kazakhstan’s history
The 30-metre-long confection was presented to children from the SOS Village in Astana to mark the Universal Children's Day.
Housing programme
The Group continued to implement the programme to provide housing for employees of its enterprises; the relevant memoranda were signed with the Akimats of the Company’s operating regions.
Anniversary year
30th anniversary of the start of development of the Shubarkol open-pit mine
65th anniversary of establishment of the Krasnooktyabrsk Bauxite Mining Department
30th anniversary of the start of development of the Vostocnhy open-pit mine
20th anniversary of establishment of JSC TNC Kazchrome
Memorandum with Nazarbayev University
A bilateral memorandum of cooperation was concluded with Nazarbayev University.
Meeting with a Master chess project
Simultaneous exhibitions were given by famous Kazakhstani chess grandmasters in Khromtau, Pavlodar, Karaganda, Rudny and Astana.
New training centre
A modern training centre was opened at JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan on the eve of the Metal Worker’s Day.
Debt restructuring
ERG reached strategic agreements on restructuring of the Group’s debt with VTB Bank and Sberbank of Russia.
New church
A new Orthodox church was opened in the village of Kachar in the Kostanay Region; construction of the church had been funded by SSGPO.
Commissioning of a furnace at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant
Furnace No. 27 was commissioned at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant following major repairs.
Land of Masters
Prize winners of a literary competition from among employees of the Group’s enterprises were chosen as part of the project titled The Land of Masters: a Single Family.
Agreements at Ertys Invest 2015
As part of the Ertys Invest 2015 forum, the Eurasian Resources Group concluded a number of important agreements to support implementation of the company’s long-term plans.
Records at JSC Shubarkol Komir
Workers at JSC Shubarkol Komir set new records for coal output in 2015.
Exceeding the target
Power engineers at JSC EEC exceeded the 2015 target for electricity output.
New observatory
An observatory was opened in the M.M. Katayev Regional Schoolchildren’s Palace in Pavlodar under a Memorandum signed by the Akimat of the Pavlodar Region and ERG; the ceremony was attended by Aidyn Aimbetov, the first astronaut from the Republic of Kazakhstan.
ALASH TARIKHYNYN AKIKATY competition
The ALASH TARIKHYNYN AKIKATY literary competition was held with support from ERG to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the foundation of the Kazakh Khanate.
Environmental cooperation
ERG's enterprises in the Pavlodar Region signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Competence Centre for Environmental Technology corporate foundation.
Victory in the Innovation Competition
The system for supporting innovators at JSC Aluminium of Kazakhstan and an innovative solution developed by metal engineers at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant won the National Innovation Competition.
1Mt of ferroalloys
On the eve of the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ferroalloy output at the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant passed the 1Mt milestone.
Commissioning of a power unit
On the eve of the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, power unit No. 4 was commissioned at the power plant of JSC EEC following major repairs.
Support for Kazakhstani manufacturers
ERG signed memoranda of cooperation with Kazakhstani manufacturers of goods.
Altyn Kor – 2015
SSGPO hosted the Altyn Kor professional competition among employees of all Kazakhstani enterprises of ERG; this is the first competition of this kind in the history of the Eurasian Resources Group.
The first furnace
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev heated up the first furnace of the new Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant, which produced its first metal only a month later.
Anniversary Year:
60th anniversary of establishment of SSGPO.
50th anniversary of establishment of Aluminium of Kazakhstan.
20th anniversary of establishment of the Eurasian Group.
EUROPEAN CHELLENGE TOUR
The Company provided support for the 10th professional golf tournament, Kazakhstan Open 2014 – European Challenge Tour.
Winner
The Aksu Ferroalloys Plant won the fifth Golden Hephaestus national industry competition in The Best Solution in Energy Conservation category.
Przewalski’s Horse
The company supported a programme to reintroduce Przewalski’s horse (which became extinct half a century ago) to Kazakhstan.
Nature Reserve
The Company supported measures to preserve wetlands of the Korgalzhyn National Nature Reserve.
ERG
ENRC was transformed into ERG (The Eurasian Group).
Eurasian Media Forum
The company once again sponsored the Eurasian Media Forum.
Altyn Sapa
TNC Kazchrome JSC was presented with the Altyn Sapa Award of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in The Best Innovative Project of the Year category.
1,000,000 tonnes
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter smelted one million tonnes of aluminium.
Paryz
SSGPO JSC won the Paryz republic-wide social responsibility contest in The Best Social Project category.
Sports and Recreation Centre
Construction of the Kacharets Sports and Recreation Centre was completed.
Anode Production
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev launched pre- commissioning of a baked anode production plant.
Shubarkol Komir
Shubarkol Komir JSC, the largest producer of thermal coal in Kazakhstan, became part of the Eurasian Group.
GOSH Project
Implementation of a five-year GOSH charitable project to provide training to Kazakhstani health professionals in the United Kingdom started; the project is funded by the Eurasian Group.
National Olympic team
The Company sponsored the Olympic weightlifting team of Kazakhstan, the pride of our country at the Olympic Games in London.
Production of railroad traversers
Pavlodar Machinery Plant produced unique railroad traversers for «Tulpar - Talgo» plant.
Tickets for Children
Tickets for the 7th Asian Winter Games were purchased for children from SOS Children's Villages.
1.7 million tonnes
Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC reached its production capacity of 1,700,000 tonnes of alumina per year.
Altyn Zhurek
The Eurasian Group won the Altyn Zurek prize as the Philanthropist of the Year.
Project of the Year
TNC Kazchrome JSC won the 1st Kazakhstan International Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition (KIOSH-2011) in The Health and Safety Project of the Year category.
Safe Enterprise
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter is recognized as The Safest Enterprise based on the results of the Senim National Industry Competition as part of the 1st Kazakhstan International Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition (KIOSH-2011).
Process Area No. 17
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev commissioned Process Area No. 17 forming part of the manufacturing complex of SSGPO.
Stadium
Renovation of the stadium of YSC Gornyak was completed in Rudny.
Power Plant
A 2MW power plant using recycled coke oven gas was commissioned at Shubarkol Komir JSC. The Company sponsored the efforts of the Burabay State National Nature Park to preserve biodiversity and protect forests against fires.
Power unit 2
Power unit 2 commissioned at Asku power plant of EEC JSC.
Best innovators
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter became a winner in nomination “Best innovative solution of the year” of the state contest of innovative ideas «РАЦИОНАЛИЗАТОР.KZ».
Full Capacity
Due to involvement of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter reached its full designed capacity.
Stripping Complex
The dragline stripping complex was put into operation at the Vostochny open-pit coal mine.
Astana Opera
The company sponsored the construction of the building of the National Opera Theatre in Astana.
Assistance to Flood Victims
The team and the charitable foundation of the Eurasian Group provided 160,000,000 tenge to help flood victims in the village of Kyzyl-Agash.
Along the Heroes’ Path Project
Implementation of Batyrlar Zholymen – Along the Heroes’ Path, an international project of the Eurasian Group dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, was started
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Kindergarten
A kindergarten was donated to Pavlodar.
Winner of the Project of the Year
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter won the first Golden Hephaestus industry competition in The Project of the Year category..
Oysylkara River
Donskoy GOK completed the first phase of a reservoir on the Oysylkara River.
Best Environmental Programme
TNC Kazchrome JSC won the first Golden Hephaestus industry competition in The Best Environmental Programme category.
Ferroalloy Plant
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev launched construction of a new ferroalloy plant on the premises of the Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant.
Metal Rolling Plant
During a republic-wide teleconference featuring the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, the Metal Rolling Plant was commissioned at SSGPO.
Flamingo Festival
The Company sponsored the 2010 Flamingo Festival at the Korgalzhyn National Nature Reserve.
Export optimization
The company started to optimize ferroalloy exports and to cooperate with ports in Novorossiysk (Russia), Riga (Latvia) and Lianyungang (China).
Metal Exchange/
Aluminium produced by Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter was listed on the London Metal Exchange.
First Forum
The first Kazakhstan Content: Growth through Innovation forum of domestic commodity producers took place on the premises of Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter.
Best Company
The Altyn Sapa prize of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in The Best Industrial Company category was awarded to TNC Kazchrome JSC.
Chrome Pellets
The second chrome pellet production workshop with a capacity of 700,000 tonnes per annum was commissioned at Donskoy GOK.
Anode Production
Construction of anode production facilities began at Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter.
Mosque
A mosque built by SSGPO JSC opened its doors to believers in Rudny.
Sixth Power Unit
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev commissioned the sixth power unit of the TPP in Rudny.
FTSE 100
ENRC was included in FTSE 100.
Power Unit No. 1
A ceremony was held to mark the launch of 325 MW Power Unit No.1.
Modern rotary kiln
A modern rotary kiln for limestone calcination was put into operation at the Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant
The Best Cargo Shipper
The Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant won the Best Cargo Shipper of the Year republic-wide contest for exports.
The Best Exporter
TNС Kazchrome JSC won the Best Exporter of the Year republic-wide contest.
Metal Rolling Plant
Construction of the Metal Rolling Plant of SSGPO JSC started.
Export optimization
The company started to optimize ferroalloy exports and to cooperate with ports in Novorossiysk (Russia), Riga (Latvia) and Lianyungang (China).
Stock Exchange
ENRC was floated on the London Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation on admission of approximately £6.8 billion. It was the largest IPO of a mining or metals company on the London Stock Exchange in 2007.
Aluminium Smelter
Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter was commissioned with an initial capacity of 62,500 tonnes of primary aluminium per annum.
Shop for finished products
A new modern shop for finished products and a loading area for shipping containers were introduced at the Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant.
ENRC
A holding company, ENRC, was created.
Housing programme
Implementation of a housing programme for employees of the Eurasian Group was launched. 3,000 families bought their own homes on preferential terms.
Containerization
Implementation of a full-scale project to containerize transported ferroalloys and form the company’s own fleet of containers and platforms started.
Special coke
Sary-Arka SpetsKoks LLP, a plant specializing in production of special coke, which is used as a reducing agent in the ferroalloy industry of Kazakhstan, was commissioned.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the construction site of Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter.
1.5 million tonnes
1.5 million tonnes of alumina were produced at Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC.
Ore processing plant
A fine ore processing plant, a pellet production shop and a concentration plant were commissioned at Donskoy GOK.
World record
New world records were set at Donskoy GOK: DOF-2 produced 863,000 tonnes of lump concentrate and 4,660,000 tonnes of crushed ore.
Gifts
Donskoy GOK donated a newly built mosque, an Orthodox church and the Baldauren park to Khromtau.
Memorandum
The first-ever memorandum on cooperation in implementation of social projects was signed with akimats of the regions where enterprises of the Eurasian Group operate: the Aktobe, Karagandy, Kostanay and Pavlodar Regions.
Zhairem GOK
The Eurasian Group acquired Zhairem GOK, thus obtaining additional manganese mining assets.
Waste-free production
Two jigging units and a crushing and screening unit for slag processing were commissioned at the Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant; this marked another decisive step towards waste-free production.
Railcar fleet
The company’s own railcar fleet was formed. A new route for transportation of ferroalloys towards the Pacific Region in transit through the Dostyk - Alashankou border crossing and Chinese ports was opened.
World record
The Molodezhnaya Mine of Donskoy GOK set a new mining record among the world’s chrome ore mines as it produced 1,802,000 tonnes of ore..
Power Unit No. 4
Renovation of power unit No. 4 of the Aksu Power Plant was completed.
Vostochny Kamys
TNC Kazchrome JSC started development of the Vostochny Kamys manganese ore deposit.
Railcar fleet
The company’s own railcar fleet was formed. A new route for transportation of ferroalloys towards the Pacific Region in transit through the Dostyk - Alashankou border crossing and Chinese ports was opened.
Achievements
Donskoy GOK was awarded the state diploma of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Achievements in Quality.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC, where he met with employees of the hydrometallurgical shop at the calcination site.
Steam turbine
A waste heat boiler and a steam turbine with a capacity of 37 MW were commissioned at the Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant.
Overhaul of power units
A phased large-scale overhaul of power units of the Aksu Power Plant started.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Donskoy GOK.
Sports and recreation centre
Sports and recreation centre A brick factory was commissioned, and one of the largest sports and recreation centres in the region was commissioned in the Aktobe Region.
Mine
The Central Mine reached its full capacity; the mine was renamed the 10th Anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence Mine.
Best Taxpayer
The Ministry of State Revenue awarded the title of the Best Taxpayer of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Donskoy GOK..
Modernization
A large-scale operational modernization of SSGPO started.
Logistics
The Logistics Division of the Eurasian Group was established. Optimization of exports of ferroalloys and other goods was initiated.
President
The first start-up facilities of the Central Mine of Donskoy GOK with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes of chrome ore per annum were commissioned by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Health centre
A health centre was commissioned in Khromtau.
Aksu Ferroalloys Plant
The Aksu Ferroalloys Plant was rehabilitated after a long period of downtime; 12 furnaces were put into operation.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev laid a symbolic foundation stone at the smelter’s construction site.
Manganese
TNC Kazchrome JSC started to develop the Tur manganese ore deposit.
50 million tonnes
The output of the Kacharsky Underground Mine of SSGPO since its commissioning reached 50 million tonnes of iron ore.
SSGPO
The Eurasian Group acquired SSGPO JSC and founded the iron ore division.
Aksu Power Plant
Eurasian Energy Corporation JSC acquired the Aksu Power Plant and the Vostochny open-pit coal mine.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev commissioned an operating plant for processing of ash and slag waste from the CHPP and aluminium production.
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev launched the Akturbo Gas Turbine Power Plant.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Donskoy GOK. An agricultural enterprise affiliated with the plant was created. A dairy factory was commissioned.
TNC Kazchrome
TNC Kazchrome JSC was established; it combined all ferroalloy production facilities of the Eurasian Group.
President
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the Pavlodar Alumina Plant and SSGPO, met with employees and became acquainted with the production process at the enterprises.
One million tonnes alumina
Since the launch of the Pavlodar Alumina Plant, one million tonnes of alumina were produced under new economic conditions.
Alumina Plant
The management of the Pavlodar Alumina Plant was transferred to investors who founded the Eurasian Group.