Kyzyl, its flagship mine in east Kazakhstan, is the best example, Nazimok said. "Its success is down to our technical know-how and expertise, and importantly, knowledge of refractory ore-processing technologies." Last but not least, he drew attention to the group's strong ESG performance, which makes Polymetal a standard-bearer in the global metals and mining industry. In 2020, it recorded a 36% year-on-year decrease in fresh water use and 89% of water was reused or recycled (in 2019 it was 87%). Polymetal's financials have long drawn positive commentary from analysts.