Kazakhstan: knowledge on modern ore testing technologies exchanged with Uzbekistan

Specialists from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan shared expertise in mineral resource research. Experts from Kazakhstan’s Eastern Scientific Research Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals (often referred to as VNIItsvetmet) visited Uzbekistan’s Central Laboratory of Uzgeologorazvedka JSC and the Analytical Laboratory Complex in Samarkand. Discussions centered on ore testing methods, enrichment products, laboratory participation in qualification…

Kyrgyzstan: mining output up in Q1 2026

In January-March, output in Kyrgyzstan’s mining sector totaled 21,303.8 billion soms, with the volume index increasing by 30.4% YoY, the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. In March alone, enterprises produced goods worth more than 6,694 billion soms. The strongest growth was recorded in the extraction of other minerals, where output rose 2.9-fold.…

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…