Boost in gold output observed in Khabarovsk region
The Khabarovsk region, already a significant player in Russia's mining industry, is gearing up for a major expansion with the launch of the Malmyzh mining and processing plant. Scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, this new facility will specialise in extracting precious metals from refractory and double refractory ores.
The Malmyzh mining and processing plant is not a new addition to the existing 13 mining and processing plants in the region, but it is expected to further boost the Khabarovsk region's position as a leading contributor to Russia's mining industry. The plant's annual ore processing capacity will be an impressive 104 million tons.
The Malmyzh gold-copper porphyry deposit, the source of this new mining complex, is a significant investment project for the development of new deposits in the Khabarovsk region. The project is expected to create employment for approximately 3000 workers, adding to the existing workforce of over 1100 at the Amursk Hydrometallurgical Plant, Russia's only hydrometallurgical plant, located in the city of Amursk in the Khabarovsk region.
The operations of the Malmyzh mining and processing plant will contribute to the ongoing modernization of existing facilities and the construction of new production capacities in the Khabarovsk region. The mining industry remains one of the leading sectors in the region's economy.
In the first six months of 2025, over 14,2 thousand kg of gold was extracted in the Khabarovsk region, marking a 39% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is a testament to the region's rich mineral resource base, which primarily consists of deposits of precious metals, tin, and copper.
For the rest of 2025, key mining developments in the Khabarovsk region will centre around metal mining projects and infrastructure supporting mineral extraction and export, including coal terminal operations. The Elga Port coal terminal, operational since late 2024, is expected to continue facilitating coal exports in 2025. The Elginskiy Coal Mine and the Daltransugol coal terminal, both linked to the Khabarovsk region, are important nodes in coal logistics and mining development.
Additionally, an industrial and construction cluster in the Khabarovsk Territory focused on building materials production may indirectly support mining project development by enhancing local industry. However, no specific new mining deposits or extraction projects unique to Khabarovsk beyond coal and metal mining investment rankings are detailed in the available sources for the remainder of 2025.
In conclusion, for the rest of 2025, Khabarovsk's key mining developments are primarily in metal mining investments and coal terminal expansions tied to export, alongside regional industrial cluster formation. The Malmyzh mining and processing plant, set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, is a significant addition to this ongoing development, further cementing the Khabarovsk region's position as a leading player in Russia's mining industry.
The Malmyzh mining and processing plant, a significant investment project for the development of new deposits in the Khabarovsk region, is expected to be a major player in boosting the region's position in Russia's mining industry, with an annual ore processing capacity of 104 million tons. The operations of this new facility in the finance sector, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, will contribute to the ongoing modernization of existing facilities and the construction of new production capacities in the Khabarovsk region, ensuring its position as a leading contributor to Russia's mining industry and the national finance industry.
