Infrastructure & Logistics

Infrastructure in the district

Strategic Location Advantages 

Pribrezhniy benefits from its position in an established mining region: 

  • 35km southeast of Balkhash city 
  • Direct access to existing processing facilities 
  • Proximity to major transportation corridors 
  • Well-developed regional power and water infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure 

Rail Access: 

  • Direct connection to main east-west railway line 
  • Existing rail facilities at Ortaderesin Station 
  • Direct rail links to:  
    • Balkhash processing complex 
    • Chinese markets via Balkhash-Alashankou Railway 
    • European markets through Kazakhstan's rail network 
  • Planned 2.2km rail diversion to optimize mine layout 

Road Infrastructure: 

  • Connected to R181 highway network 
  • 8km from main Balkhash-Sayak highway 
  • Year-round access to project site 
  • Planned 3.5km access road to process plant 
  • Development of 11km of internal site roads 

Power Supply 

Robust power infrastructure in place: 

  • Access to national power grid via existing transmission lines 
  • On-site power requirements:  
    • 25MW for SX/EW operations 
    • Up to 125MW for combined operations 
  • New 4km overhead supply line planned 
  • Dedicated substation and MCC facilities 
  • 6kv site power distribution network 

Water Resources 

Secured water supply from Tokrau aquifer: 

  • Design capacity of 90,000m³ per day 
  • Operational requirement of 70,000m³ per day 
  • Established water treatment facilities 
  • Comprehensive water management system 
  • Sustainable water usage strategy

Site Infrastructure 

Planned facilities include: 

  • Modern administration complex
  • Maintenance workshops 
  • Laboratory facilities 
  • Warehousing and storage 
  • Fuel storage and distribution systems 
  • Water treatment plants 
  • Employee facilities 
  • Safety and security installations 

Logistics Advantages 

Efficient product transportation options: 

  • Direct rail shipping of concentrates 
  • Container handling facilities at Ortaderesin 
  • Multiple route options to end markets 
  • Regional airport access within 30km 
  • Established freight handling facilities