Central Asia Metals reports record FY copper output

Small-scale Aim-listed copper producer Central Asia Metals has reached a new full-year production record in 2016 as the Kounrad dump leach, solvent extraction and electro-winning copper recovery plant in Kazakhstan ramps up. The London, England-based company reported record output during 2016, topping 14 020 t of finished copper – a 16% year-over-year improvement over 2015’s 12 071 t of red metal.