Uzbekistan: Almalyk improves position in Sustainable Fitch rating

International rating agency Sustainable Fitch has affirmed the sustainability rating (Entity Rating) of Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex JSC at level “3” while raising the company’s overall entity score from 56 to 59 points. The rating decision reflects the company’s systematic efforts to improve its sustainable development strategy, as well as progress achieved in environmental,…

Uzbekistan: Almalyk denies allegations of irregularities in $200-million foreign contracts

The Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex (AGMK) has denied reports of possible violations in the conclusion of foreign contracts totaling over $200 million, allegations previously raised by the international investigative journalism network OCCRP. The OCCRP report suggested that some tenders might have been awarded to foreign companies exhibiting characteristics of “shell firms” registered in the…

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…

Uzbekistan: construction of 4th copper-processing plant begins at Almalyk

On October 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the activities of the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex and new investment projects. Economic reforms are yielding results in all sectors. Over the past six years, the volume of industrial output at the Almalyk plant has increased 1.8-fold, localization 7.7-fold and investments 13-fold. More than 70…