Uzbekistan: AGMK begins construction of new lime plant

On February 25, the construction of a new lime plant was officially launched in Jizzakh region as part of an investment project for the development of the Yoshlik-I deposit. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by AGMK leadership, representatives of the Jizzakh regional administration, official delegates from the contracting organization and industry veterans. The new plant…

Kazakhstan: Kazatomprom and Jordan Uranium Mining Company to develop joint uranium mining projects

During the official visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Jordan, Kazatomprom and Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation “Partnership with JUMCO opens new avenues for international cooperation and strengthens Kazakhstan’s position in the global uranium industry, supporting our strategic goals to expand and efficiently…

Uzbekistan: Sustainable Fitch assigns AGMK ESG entity rating of 3

Sustainable Fitch has assigned JSC Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex (AGMK) an ESG Entity Rating of 3 and an entity score of 56. This reflects the company’s sustainable development strategy and good governance and environmental profiles, balanced against the inherent environmental challenges of the mining and metallurgical sector. The assessment includes the company’s eligibility and…

Kazakhstan: cause of Kazakhmys Corporation’s mine collapse to be determined within 10 days

At a Government meeting on February 19, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said two special sub-commissions were set up to determine the cause of the Zhomart mine collapse in Ulytau region. “Seven miners were killed in the Kazakhmys Corporation’s Zhomart mine collapse on February 17. 402 workers were evacuated. The pretrial investigation has been launched.…

Armenia: ZCMC to launch insurance service applications

The Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine CJSC has announced the launch of the prequalification process for selecting providers of health insurance services for its employees. To participate, insurance service providers must submit a brief statement confirming at least five years of experience in the health insurance market. The application also requires documentation on the number of post-graduate…