Nornickel is planning to build a new copper production plant, Big Copper, in the Murmansk region. Once commissioned, the plant will increase output by 40%, increase labor productivity by 2.5 times, and reduce gas emissions by 99.5%. The volume of investment in the project will be ₽140 billion, and the area of the development will be more than 100 soccer fields. The construction is expected to be completed by 2027.