The village of Zhaksykylysh is located in the Aral District of the Kyzylorda Region and is known as one of Kazakhstan’s main salt mining centers. Its history is closely linked to the development of the unique Aral salt lakes, which began to be worked back in the early 20th century. It is here that the history of today’s enterprise, JSC «Araltuz», begins.

The first development of the Aral salt lakes, which laid the foundation for the Aral salt production complex, began in 1913. In 1925, an artel for salt mining was established on the basis of the Zhaksykylysh salt lakes, becoming the basis of today’s enterprise.

Until 1963, the settlement was called Aralsulfat, because not only salt but also sodium sulfate was mined on its territory. The plant was privatized after the collapse of the USSR; in 1994 JSC «Araltuz» was formed.

Over the past century, the settlement has evolved from a small production center into a symbol of stability and development. Today, Araltuz is the town-forming enterprise of Zhaksykylysh, providing employment for more than 1,000 local residents and making a significant contribution to the economy of the entire Aral District. Here, not only natural resources are concentrated, but also human potential that turns Zhaksykylysh salt into a world-class product.

Zhaksykylysh salt is distinguished by purity and a valuable mineral composition. It is used in the food and chemical industries, agriculture, the oil and gas sector and other industries, providing Kazakhstan and neighboring countries with a quality product.

Today, Zhaksykylysh is not just a place of extraction, but also an important social and economic center where natural resources and human potential come together to produce high-quality products.