Uzbekistan: gold exports suspended in Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Uzbekistan did not carry out any gold exports, according to data from the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The published figures showed that no shipments of the precious metal were made to external markets during January-March. In the same period of 2025, gold exports amounted to…

Kyrgyzstan: U.S. Ambassador visits Kumtor mine

The U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Lesslie Viguerie, visited Kumtor mine, Kumtor Gold Company reported. During the introductory visit, the diplomat visited the central open pit mine, a heavy mining equipment repair shop and a gold-recovery plant. He was also shown the operation of equipment of the American company Caterpillar, which has been used at the…

Kyrgyzstan: mining output up in Q1 2026

In January-March, output in Kyrgyzstan’s mining sector totaled 21,303.8 billion soms, with the volume index increasing by 30.4% YoY, the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. In March alone, enterprises produced goods worth more than 6,694 billion soms. The strongest growth was recorded in the extraction of other minerals, where output rose 2.9-fold.…

Ukraine: Zaporizhstal presents opportunities for professional development of young people in metallurgy

At the Open Day “Welcome Day Career Start” from Zaporizhzhia National University, the youth of Zaporizhzhia got acquainted with educational and professional opportunities. Zaporizhstal presented one of the most popular locations of the event and demonstrated that the path to metallurgy can be clear, modern and promising. At the interactive location of the plant, participants…