This is a long-awaited project for the citizens, it is designed to solve the problem, which is acute after completion of the Shymkent lead plant. The plant is designed to recycle waste from the lead plant, and its launch will have an impact on improving the environment. The project provides for the production of non-ferrous metal concentrate from the waste of the former lead plant, accumulated over more than 70 years. The output will be profitable and marketable products – copper, iron, silver and other nonferrous metals.

A private industrial zone is also being created on the territory, where the prefabricated production facilities are built for subsequent lease at a preferential rate to SME.

The construction and erection of the first production line is completed, commissioning report is drawn up. And the construction of industrial premises for subsequent lease to SME has been started. Development of design and estimate documentation for Stage II of the plant is nearing completion; materials will soon besubmitted for consideration by the government expert review.

During the construction of the object 600 construction workers are involved, after the launch of the plant will employ over 2000 people.

The new industrial zone will differ from other similar sites by the fact that here small and medium-sized businesses will be offered new and modern ready-made production facilities for rent. Currently, industrial zone has been created and registered in a single focal point, and the concept has been agreed by the city Akimat.

The project is included in the industrialization map of the megalopolis and the list of top 10 projects of Shymkent. It is calculated that the amount of tax deductions from the new enterprise for 5 years will be 36,7 bln KZT.