In 2009, Polyus Gold made a significant step forward in implementing its strategy aimed at becoming one of the global top five gold mining companies.
Polyus Gold followed plans for 2009 that formed part of the strategic program, and demonstrated positive improvments in key financial and operational indicators.
Successfully completed the acquisition of 50.1% of shares of KazakhGold Group Ltd. Gained access to resource-rich areas of Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
In 2009, the Group produced 1,261 thousand ounces of gold compared to 1,222 thousand ounces in 2008, a 3.2% year-on-year growth.
