In the recent years, Uzbekistan has placed particular emphasis on modernizing the existing production facilities and introducing modern technologies in the non-ferrous metallurgy industry. Over the years of independence, this strategically important sector of the economy has implemented a large-scale reform program aimed not only at meeting domestic market demands but also at developing export potential and expanding the production of high-value-added products.

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex, the flagship of the domestic non-ferrous metallurgy industry and one of the driving forces of the national economy, makes a significant contribution to this process. By implementing major investment projects, creating modern production facilities, and introducing advanced technologies, the company is consistently strengthening its position in the industry.

One of the largest and most significant divisions of the Complex is the copper processing plant, the site where many of the Complex production achievements started. This year marks the 65^th anniversary of the first copper concentrate produced here. Over the past decades, the plant has evolved from a simple processing enterprise to a modern, high-tech industrial complex with high productivity.

The history of the copper processing plant's construction begins in the 1950s. In 1953, the “Mehanobr” Institute developed the first construction project for the plant. The documentation was subsequently refined several times, and in 1956, it was approved. Two years later, the institute's specialists prepared the technical design for the plant.

The years of work by builders and engineers culminated in June 1961, when the first stage of the copper processing plant was commissioned. It was here that copper concentrate production was organized for the first time in the country's history. This event marked a significant milestone not only for the plant but also for the entire non-ferrous metals industry in Uzbekistan.

Today, the Copper Processing Plant consists of five main and five auxiliary shops. The plant's annual ore processing capacity is 39.9 million tons. Of this, 24.1 million tons are processed by Crushing Shop No. 1, 9.8 million tons by Crushing and Concentration Section No. 2, and 6 million tons by the crushing and grinding section of the Grinding and Flotation Shop.

The plant annually supplies the copper smelter with over 680,000 tons of copper concentrate, containing over 108,500 tons of pure copper. By the end of 2025, the plant had processed 39.3 million tons of ore and produced and shipped over 116,900 tons of copper-bearing concentrate to the smelter.

The plant is continuing its large-scale modernization program under the Resolution No. 3954 dated 30 September 2018, and the program for the reconstruction and stabilization of production capacities.

One of the key stages of this program was the construction of Flotation Monosection No. 8. The new facility will significantly expand the capabilities of the flotation circuit and increase ore processing volumes. Upon completion of all the planned works, the CPP’s production capacity will increase to 45 million tons of ore per year.

Furthermore, in accordance with the approved “Roadmap”, the installation of 29 centrifugal concentrators is planned for the implementation of gravity concentration technology. This advanced solution will significantly improve the efficiency of extracting useful components and elevate the plant's production and economic performance to a qualitatively new level.

Today, the CPP, celebrating the 65^th anniversary of its first copper concentrate production, is a modern industrial facility where extensive production experience and long-standing traditions harmoniously combine with innovative technologies, advanced engineering solutions, and high efficiency standards.

The consistent modernization of the enterprise not only strengthens Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex's leading position in the country's non-ferrous metallurgy sector, but also contributes to the further development of Uzbekistan's export potential, opening up new opportunities for growth in the industry as a whole.