Kazakhmys responded to the striking workers' claims of pressure.

Contrary to some claims, there is no pressure from the company's management or law enforcement agencies. The Zhezkazgan Copper Smelting Plant, as well as the "Zhaisaan," "Shatyrkul," "Sayak" mines, and tunneling teams at the "Zhylandy," "Zhomart," "Western," and "Eastern" mines have resumed operations, reported "Kazakhmys."

The management of "Kazakhmys" emphasized their desire for a swift resolution to the situation. The company has already agreed to meet key employee demands, including:

• the payment of an additional 30% bonus on the 13th salary;
• the introduction of quarterly bonuses.

Additionally, the proposal for an 8.5% salary increase effective January 1 remains in effect. It is important to note that employee salaries consist of a fixed and a bonus component. Bonuses are paid regardless of the fulfillment of production plans. With this in mind, the average total salary is 730,431 tenge, which is more than twice the average salary in Kazakhstan, the corporation added.

The majority of the 40,000 employees in the corporation supported the proposed conditions, as clarified by "Kazakhmys." An exception was made for a "small group of employees from the 65th mine."

The company stated that the bonus portion of the 13th salary has already been paid at the locations where work has resumed. Furthermore, hot meals continue to be provided to the striking workers.