The 10th Central Asia MINEX Forum, a premier event for the mining industry, took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on June 19-20. The forum brought together over 100 companies and organizations from 22 countries in Central Asia, Europe, China, North America, and the Middle East to discuss the prospects and scenarios for sustainable development of the mining industry in the region.
The event featured three plenary sessions, including a session moderated by Ascar Sydykov, head of the International Business Council, on the theme “Unlocking mineral potential: the leading role of mining industry leaders and international investors.” The session was attended by top executives from leading mining companies, including Almazbek Baryktabasov, president of Kumtor Gold Company, Ilyas Tulekeev, general director of KAZ Minerals Bozymchak, and others.
The forum explored the prospects for sustainable development of the mining industry in Kyrgyzstan, as well as the possibilities for more eco-friendly practices in the sector. The event also featured presentations on best practices for processing minerals, increasing productivity and sustainability, and other topics.
The second day of the forum included four plenary sessions, with representatives from foreign companies from Sweden, England, and Kazakhstan participating. The participants noted similarities between the mining industries of Sweden and Kyrgyzstan. The session with British companies focused on geological exploration, with some projects taking up to 12-16 years to study.
The technical session featured information on modern equipment in the geological industry, and there were also brief meetings with the geological service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan.
The forum also included closed meetings between companies and investors. A total of 57 presentations were delivered, and eight plenary sessions were held, with eight cooperation agreements signed.
During the forum, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Akylbek Japarov, met with representatives of several international companies, including Darren Hughes, representative of British company Concrete Canvas Ltd, to discuss investment in a joint cement plant in Kyrgyzstan. The Prime Minister also discussed cooperation with Tim Lax, managing director of British company SRK Consulting, Mark Teräsvasara, president of Finnish company Metso, and Andrei Navitski, managing partner of Boston Consulting Group, on developing a strategy to promote the mining industry in Kyrgyzstan.
The event concluded with a presentation of investment projects.
Source: vb.kg
