Kyrgyzstan: investor pours $25 million into Besh-Burkhan mine

Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev visited Besh-Burkhan coalfield in Nookat district of Osh region. The minister inspected the progress of mining operations and assessed the upgraded infrastructure of the enterprise, the ministry’s press service reported. The deposit covers an area of 317.2 hectares, including 7 hectares allocated for the production site. Geological surveys confirm…

Kazakhstan: coal reserves sufficient for over 300 years

Kazakhstan’s coal industry continues to show steady growth, ensuring reliable domestic supply and expanding export potential, the Ministry of Energy reports. In 2025, coal production in Kazakhstan reached 115 million tons, a 7% increase compared to 2024. Of this, 85 million tons were directed to domestic consumption and utilities, while exports totaled 30 million tons.…

Uzbekistan: AGMK launches Kauldy gold-processing plant in Almalyk

A new gold-processing plant, “Kauldy,” has been commissioned in Almalyk at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex (AGMK), aimed at expanding the company’s production capacity and increasing the processing of gold-bearing raw materials. The project was implemented using the company’s internal resources. According to reports, all technological equipment and construction works were carried out using…