“Kyrgyzstan has significant reserves of key minerals,” said Danier Amanjeldiev, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, during the MINEX Central Asia geological forum held in Bishkek on June 19-20. The country boasts over 100 types of raw materials, providing favorable conditions for launching localized production enterprises.
The primary resources in Kyrgyzstan include:
Titanium: 260 million tons in ore form
Gold: Over 616 tons
Copper: Over 2 million tons in ore form
Mercury: 10 million tons
Antimony and tin: 320,000 tons as raw material
Amanjeldiev emphasized that tungsten, silicon, and rare earth metals are also abundant, with more than 51,000 tons of raw material and over 850 million tons in pure ore form. Additionally, uranium reserves exceed 23,000 tons.
The Minister highlighted prospects for iron extraction, with estimated reserves of 5.5 billion tons in ore form. The Kyrgyz government has allocated significant funds for geological exploration of new deposits, aiming to collaborate actively with investors, exchange technologies and expertise, and create new job opportunities.
According to Amanjeldiev, ongoing efforts focus on developing and exploring new deposits, demonstrating Kyrgyzstan’s readiness to engage with investors for joint production ventures and job creation.
