# Udokan starts assembling metal structures for copper processing plant

Construction of the mining and processing plant at the Udokan copper deposit in Zabaikalye region, Russia, has begun assembling metal structures. The plant is expected to be commissioned in 2022 and will employ about 2,000 people.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-03-17
- Where: Zabaikalye region, Russia
- Jobs: 2,000
- Starts operating: 2022
- Status: under construction
- Products: copper
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Udokan Mining and Metallurgical Plant](https://endata.com/companies/45975.md)

## Sources

- [metalukraine.com](https://metalukraine.com/2020/03/17/russia-udokan-starts-assembling-processing-factory-metal-structures.html), 2020-03-17: "At present the foundation is being laid for the frame of the main premises. Over 56 thousand cubic meters of concrete have been used so far. Assembly of metal structures is also underway."

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