Azerbaijan: mining industry development program through 2031 to be prepared

Measures will be taken in Azerbaijan to develop the mining and metallurgy industries. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a corresponding decree. The purpose of the decree is to accelerate the development of the country’s mining (metal ores) and metallurgy industries across the entire value chain, efficiently utilize mineral resources, expand high-value-added metal processing, and increase…

Kazakhstan: major mining companies invest nearly 150 billion tenge in science

At a Government sitting on March 31, the Industry and Construction Minister Yersaiyn Nagaspayev announced the key innovative solutions launched in the country’s mining and smelting industry. He revealed that for the past five years, major mining companies had invested nearly 150 billion tenge in scientific research and developmental works, implementing over 1,500 projects. These…

Uzbekistan: mining and metallurgy discussed with Tajikistan

On March 24, Bobir Islamov, Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan, met with representatives from Tajikistan, led by Sherali Kabir, Minister of Industry and New Technologies. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for bilateral cooperation in the mining, metallurgical, and broader industrial sectors. Special attention was given to strengthening collaboration between industry-specific…

Uzbekistan: mining sector attracts $10 billion in investments

Uzbekistan is emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for mining investment in Eurasia, according to former Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov on LinkedIn. Over the past nine years, approximately $10 billion in foreign investment has been attracted to the country’s mineral and metallurgical sector, reflecting growing confidence from international partners in Uzbekistan’s resource…

Kazakhstan: U.S. investor to inject $1.1 billion into Karaganda region mining projects

Kazakh Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev met with Dominic Heaton, CEO of Cove Kaz Capital Group LLC. Nariman Absametov, Chairman of the Management at Tau-Ken Samruk, also participated in the talks. At the meeting, the parties discussed the current status and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the mining sector. They highlighted the strategic…

Uzbekistan: Mining industry discusses cooperation with Endeavour Mining and In2Metals

On February 18, Feruza Khamidova, First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan, together with ministry representatives, held a working meeting with the leadership of international companies Endeavour Mining and In2Metals, including Executive Vice President Sonia Scarcelli and Vice President for Exploration Eduardo Etchart. During the meeting, the guests presented information…