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Gold production rose by 58% from the year of 1999. Ore processing increased by 74% up 64 tons. Mined at the Svetlinskoe deposit were 45 tons and at the Kachkar deposit - 19.6. The average profitability reduced to 3% because of the price rise on energy sources. The plan is to increase gold production in March by at least 20%. Gold mining quota of Yuazuralzoloto for 2000 is 1.5 tons.