The growth in the output is due to Karatau Joint Venture (JV) (700 tons) and Akbastau JV (150 tons). Zarechny JV is estimated to produce 232 tons against 166 tons in 2008. Dalur and Khiagda are planning to mine 460 tons and 151 tons, respectively against respective 410 tons and 61 tons in 2008.
Earlier, ARMZ estimated 12% growth in uranium production in 2009.
