Uzbekistan: Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Company output up in 2025

In 2025, Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Company (NGMK) produced goods totaling 135.6 trillion sums, marking a 44.4% increase compared to 2024. Gold production exceeded 3.1 million ounces, up by 2.1%, calculated at a price of $3,579.8 per ounce. As part of its investment program, the enterprise implemented $561 million worth of projects, creating 2,628 new jobs. The localization…

Uzbekistan: Fitch affirms BB rating for Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMGK) at BB with a Stable Outlook. The company’s senior unsecured notes were also affirmed at BB, with a Recovery Rating of RR4. According to Fitch, the rating reflects NMGK’s scale as the world’s fourth-largest gold producer, with an…

Uzbekistan: Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company produces goods worth 60.8 trillion sums in H1 2025

In the first half of 2025, Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NGMK) produced goods worth 60.8 trillion sums, a 44.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when output stood at 44.2 trillion sums. The physical volume of production rose by 1.4%, reaching 1.54 million troy ounces of gold (approximately 47.8 metric tons), based…

Uzbekistan: NGMK issues $500-million bonds on London Stock Exchange

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company JSC (NGMK) has successfully placed five-year corporate bonds worth $500 million on the London Stock Exchange, with an annual coupon rate of 6.75%, according to the company’s press service. The bonds were issued under international formats Reg S and Rule 144A, granting access to investors from the United States, Europe,…