Kazakhstan: coal reserves sufficient for over 300 years

Kazakhstan’s coal industry continues to show steady growth, ensuring reliable domestic supply and expanding export potential, the Ministry of Energy reports. In 2025, coal production in Kazakhstan reached 115 million tons, a 7% increase compared to 2024. Of this, 85 million tons were directed to domestic consumption and utilities, while exports totaled 30 million tons.…

Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzkomur begins preparations for 2026-2027 autumn-winter season

Five coal deposits were discovered in Kyrgyzstan last year, compared to three in 2024, Rustam Sadyraliev, Deputy General Director of Kyrgyzkomur state enterprise, announced. According to him, approximately 30 coalmining licenses have been issued. Rustam Sadyraliev noted that these permits were issued by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers. Suluktu 11-talaa and Beshburkhan deposits have…

Ukraine: Ministry of Energy develops solution to modernize coalmining

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine initiates the transfer to the State Property Fund of state-owned mines of state enterprises “Lvivvugilya”, “Volynvugilya” and “Dobropillyavugilya-vydobutok”. The purpose of this decision is to find responsible investors for the enterprises who will carry out their technical re-equipment, modernize coal mining, which will be able to ensure a decent…

Tajikistan: coal exports up in 2025

In 2025, Tajikistan exported 558,700 tons of coal, Industry Minister Sherali Kabir announced at a press conference. According to him, this is 165,200 tons, or 42%, more than in 2024. During this period, Tajik coal was exported to two neighboring countries: – To Uzbekistan – 558,200 tons; – To Afghanistan – about 0.5 thousand tons.…

Kyrgyzstan: coal exports to China down in 2025

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported 89,000 tons of coal worth $4 million to China, according to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. This is 52,000 tons (-37%) and $2.66 million (-40%) less than the previous year. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan mined 4.905 million tons of coal. This is 0.435 million tons (+10%)…