The main activity is mining and processing of uranium ores. Karatau is owned indirectly as to 50 percent by Uranium One through the Karatau joint venture, a Kazakhstan limited liability partnership. The other 50 percent interest is owned by Kazatomprom. LLP "Karatau" - one of the few companies in the industry, in the production of finished products which receive export quality, meeting the requirements of end-users and the corresponding international standards and corporate standards. In its operations, the company aims at improving the production processes and the search for and implementation of new techniques leading to improved outcome. Company's policy is not only the use of innovative and advanced technologies, but also includes tasks to increase productivity and reduce production costs, paying serious attention to safety and environmental protection. Partnership is the subject of big business, and socially oriented enterprise allocates significant funds for socio-economic development of the region.