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: Sustainable Fitch assigns ESG Entity Rating of “3” to NGMK

Sustainable Fitch has assigned JSC Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NGMK) an ESG Entity Rating of “3” and an entity score of 51. This reflects NGMK’s efforts to implement its strategy for sustainable development, balanced against the environmental and social impacts of its operations. NGMK is a state-owned gold mining company based in Navoi. Its…

Uzbekistan: NGMK produces goods worth 93.9 trillion sums in 2024

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NGMK) produced goods worth 93.9 trillion sums in 2024, representing a 5.3% increase compared to 2023. The enterprise contributed 57.5 trillion sums in taxes and dividends to Uzbekistan’s state budget. Under its investment program, NGMK invested $790 million, leading to the creation of 715 new jobs. Additionally, within the localization…