Azerbaijan: coal imports from India resume

In January-March, Azerbaijan imported 5,438 tons of coal (anthracite, bituminous, and others) worth $1.1 million. This is 2.3 times and 84% more, respectively, than in the same period in 2025. During the reporting period, Azerbaijan imported 4,883 tons of coal from Russia (up 2.1-fold) worth $933,000 (+65%), 490 tons from Kazakhstan worth $61,200 (there were…

Kyrgyzstan: coal output down in January-April 2026

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8% compared to the same period in 2025. In April, the sector produced 7,219.2 billion soms worth of output, exceeding the previous year’s figure by 7%. The main influx came from…

Kyrgyzstan: investor pours $25 million into Besh-Burkhan mine

Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev visited Besh-Burkhan coalfield in Nookat district of Osh region. The minister inspected the progress of mining operations and assessed the upgraded infrastructure of the enterprise, the ministry’s press service reported. The deposit covers an area of 317.2 hectares, including 7 hectares allocated for the production site. Geological surveys confirm…

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…