Uzbekistan Archives - MINEX Central Asia 2024

EU Urged to Prioritise ESG in Central Asia’s Raw Materials Push

Critical raw materials (CRM) now sit at the heart of the partnership announced at the region’s first EU-Central Asia summit, and Brussels has earmarked €2.5…

18/06/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combine Aims for 50 Years of Gold Production

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine's (NGMK) extensive resource base, estimated at 146 million ounces of gold (approximately 4,540 tonnes), will support its gold production operations…

18/06/2025

Companies & Organisations

South Jelken uranium deposit in Uzbekistan is set for launch by end of 2025

The South Jelken uranium deposit is nearing the final stage of preparation for industrial development.

16/06/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Unveils $3 Trillion Mineral Reserve Potential, Invites Global Investment

Uzbekistan seeks investors to tap into its $3 trillion mineral reserve potential.

13/06/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan and China’s Shandong Gold Group Sign Cooperation Agreement in Mining Sector

Uzbekistan signs mining cooperation deal with China’s Shandong Gold Group and Shandong Province authorities.

04/06/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Advances Nationwide Geological Mapping and Exploration with 154 Active Projects

Uzbekistan identifies 42 promising mineral zones as part of a national geological mapping and exploration campaign.

04/06/2025

Companies & Organisations

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine Strengthens International Ties with Czech Company Draslovka

These international collaborations are crucial in strengthening AGMK's position as a competitive and reliable partner on the global industrial stage.

02/06/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Hosts Open Dialogue with Artisanal Gold Miners and Jewelry Industry Stakeholders

Uzbekistan fosters open dialogue with artisanal gold miners to improve regulation and jewelry industry ties.

02/06/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and China Advance Talks on Establishing SCO Development Bank

Uzbekistan and China hold detailed talks on SCO Development Bank to boost regional investment and infrastructure.

30/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan and Tamam International Discuss New Investment Prospects in Mining Sector

Uzbekistan and Tamam International explore new mining investments under transparent and open-access policies.

29/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan and Solvay Vostok Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Mining and Technological Metals

Uzbekistan and Solvay Vostok explore deeper cooperation in mining technologies and industrial integration.

29/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and Turkic Business Delegation Discuss Mining Cooperation and Investment Prospects

Uzbekistan hosts Turkic business delegation to explore deeper mining sector cooperation.

28/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan and China’s Henan Investment Group Discuss Expansion of Mining and Metallurgy Projects

Uzbekistan and Henan Investment Group strengthen ties on mining and metallurgy investment projects.

28/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and Turkey’s Aydeniz Group Explore New Mining Investment Opportunities

Uzbekistan and Turkey’s Aydeniz Group discuss joint mining projects and investment climate improvements.

27/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and Türkiye Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Geology and Mining

Uzbekistan and Türkiye deepen cooperation in mining and promote open-access exploration opportunities.

27/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and Austria Deepen Ties with Focus on Energy, Digitalization, and Infrastructure

Uzbekistan and Austria strengthen cooperation on energy, digitalization, and infrastructure development.

26/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and EU Discuss Deeper Economic Cooperation Under Global Gateway Strategy

Uzbekistan and EU move to expand joint efforts in digital, green, and infrastructure sectors.

26/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Participates in Second C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue with the United States

Uzbekistan joins U.S. and Central Asian nations to advance cooperation on critical minerals.

23/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbek Geological Exploration Advances Across Multiple Sites with Coal, Polymetallic, and Non-Metallic Discoveries

Uzbekistan advances geological exploration with coal, polymetallic, and non-metallic discoveries across multiple regions.

20/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Explores Cooperation with Utah in Mining and Geological Sectors

Uzbekistan and Utah explore cooperation opportunities in the mining sector, with discussions on investments, technology, and opening branches of U.S. universities in the country.

19/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Navoi Mining Secures $500M Eurobond Placement Ahead of IPO

Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Company (NMMC) has successfully completed a $500 million corporate bond placement in London, marking a significant step in its financial strategy…

16/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan’s Mining Ministry Discusses Cooperation with SinoPowell Capital

Uzbekistan’s Mining Ministry met with SinoPowell Capital to discuss mining reforms and cooperation in technological metals projects.

14/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine Expands Capacity at Zarmitan Mine in Uzbekistan

NMMC launches a new skip shaft at Zarmitan mine, boosting efficiency and marking a breakthrough for Uzbekistan's mining sector.

09/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and Slovakia Hold Inaugural Intergovernmental Meeting to Boost Economic Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Slovakia held their first intergovernmental meeting to enhance economic cooperation, focusing on energy, agriculture, and mineral resources.

08/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Recognised as a Country with Low Digitalization and Digital Skills

The Asian Development Bank identified Uzbekistan as a country with low levels of digitalization and skills, stressing the need for accelerated digital transformation.

08/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining and Geology Holds Seminar on Anti-Corruption Efforts

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining and Geology organized an anti-corruption seminar, earning praise for its top-tier national performance.

06/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbek Geologists Discover New Coal Seams at Urikli Site

New coal seams have been discovered during geological surveys at the Urikli site in Surkhandarya.

02/05/2025

Policies and Regulation

Uzbekistan Approves Technical Regulation on Mine Hoisting Equipment Safety

Uzbekistan has adopted new safety standards for mine hoisting systems.

02/05/2025

Industry News

Gold Drives Uzbekistan’s Export Surge in Q1 2025, Making Up Nearly Half of Total Shipments

Gold made up 44% of Uzbekistan’s exports in Q1 2025 as global prices soared

01/05/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan Opens Nation’s First 1,000-Meter Skip Shaft at Zarmitan Mine

Uzbekistan launches its first 1,000-meter skip shaft, marking a major advance in the nation’s mining sector.

01/05/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan’s Mining Minister Meets Traxys North America to Boost Investment and Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Traxys North America explore cooperation and investment in mining.

29/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Production of Rhenium Launched at AGMK

Uzbekistan's Almalyk Mining and Metallurgy Combine Begins Rhenium Production.

28/04/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan’s Navoiuran Signs €9 Million Uranium Transport Deal with Kazakhstan’s Logistic Centre

Uzbekistan’s Navoiuran has signed a €9 million deal to transport uranium concentrate to France via Kazakhstan’s Logistic Centre.

28/04/2025

Policies and Regulation

China Deepens Grip on Uzbekistan’s Mineral Sector Amid Global Race for Critical Resources

China has ramped up mining investments in Uzbekistan to secure critical minerals, but growing local scrutiny and geopolitical competition may complicate this expanding partnership.

25/04/2025

Policies and Regulation

Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Explore Deeper Cooperation in Mining Sector Reforms

Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia held talks to expand cooperation in mining reforms and industrial localization

25/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine Expands Capacity at Tech Waste Recycling Plant

Expansion of Hydrometallurgical Plant No. 7 Underway.

24/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Transformation is Shaping Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex

The transformation of AГМК reflects Uzbekistan's broader national agenda to build a modern, sustainable, and competitive economy.

24/04/2025

Policies and Regulation

U.S. Strengthens Critical Minerals Alliance with Uzbekistan in Bid to Counter China

The U.S. has signed a new deal to support American mining investments in Uzbekistan, strengthening its push for critical minerals beyond China’s reach.

24/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan to Launch IPOs of Major State-Owned Companies from 2025 to 2028

Uzbekistan plans to privatize stakes in key state enterprises through IPOs and SPOs by 2028.

24/04/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan’s Tech Metals Plant Joins International Tungsten Industry Association

Uzbekistan joins the global tungsten industry through ITIA membership, marking a first for Central Asia.

23/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Works Posts Strong Q1 Results Amid Sustainability and Efficiency Push

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Works sees stable growth in Q1 2025, driven by gold output, investment, and strong ESG and cost-efficiency measures.

17/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine Reports 40% Profit Increase

The results of NMMC for 2024 reflect the success of its long-term strategy and its ability to adapt to market demands.

15/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Gold Mining Operations Expand at Besapantau Deposit in Uzbekistan

The Besapantau project represents a significant step forward in Uzbekistan's mining industry, showcasing the country's commitment to modernizing its mineral extraction capabilities and boosting its…

15/04/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Signs Critical Minerals Investment Deals with U.S. Companies

Uzbekistan signs mineral investment deals with U.S. firms as part of a $2.6B sector push.

14/04/2025

Miscellaneous

Uzbekistan Signs Deals with US Firms for Critical Minerals Investment

Uzbekistan secures U.S. investments in critical minerals to reduce global reliance on China.

10/04/2025

Companies & Organisations

Uzbekistan’s AGMK Unveils Nation’s Largest Industrial Project in Copper Mining Sector

AGMK's historic copper project positions Uzbekistan as a rising global player in metallurgy.

02/04/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan at a Crossroads: Balancing Critical Minerals Boom with Environmental Sustainability

Uzbekistan faces a pivotal moment as it balances critical minerals growth with environmental sustainability.

21/03/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan and France Strengthen Economic Partnership Through Uranium Mining Initiatives

As both governments emphasise economic cooperation, Uzbekistan is positioning itself as a key investment partner in Central Asia, with growing interest from French companies in…

20/03/2025

Companies & Organisations

Orano Launches Uranium Mining Project in Uzbekistan with Nurlikum Mining JV

Orano and partners launch uranium mining in Uzbekistan, targeting 700 metric tons annually.

13/03/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Aims to Boost Critical Mineral Production with $2.6 Billion Investment

Uzbekistan plans to invest $2.6 billion in 76 projects to expand its critical mineral resources and produce high-value-added products.

11/03/2025

Companies & Organisations

Navoiyuran Reports Record Revenue and Profit Growth in 2023

Navoiyuran’s revenue surged 92.7% to 11.6 trillion UZS in 2023, driven by strong uranium production and sales.

10/03/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan Boosts Rare Metal Exploration and Production with $2.6 Billion Investment

Uzbekistan invests $2.6 billion in rare metal exploration and production to secure its position in the global resource race.

10/03/2025

MINEX Forum News

Uzbekistan’s Hidden Mining Giant Steps onto the Global Stage at PDAC 2025

During a TSX-hosted presentation, UzTMK shared its ambitious vision: expanding its existing infrastructure to create Central Asia’s largest diversified cluster for mining and processing rare…

05/03/2025

Companies & Organisations

AGMK Receives ESG Rating of 3 from Sustainable Fitch

Uzbekistan’s AGMK secures an ESG rating of 3 from Sustainable Fitch, recognizing strong governance but highlighting environmental and social challenges.

24/02/2025

Industry News

Uzbekistan to Ban New Polluting Factories in Major Cities

Uzbekistan will ban new polluting factories in major cities from May 2025 and relocate existing high-emission industries.

17/02/2025

Industry News

NMMC Receives ESG Rating from Sustainable Fitch, Reinforcing Industry Leadership

NMMC has received its first ESG rating from Sustainable Fitch, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and sustainability leadership.

12/02/2025