Uzbekistan is one of the world’s largest producers of gold, ranking ninth, and uranium, ranking seventh. The country also produces other minerals such as copper, silver, coal, phosphate, molybdenum, potassium, tungsten, lead, and zinc. The mining and metals industry is, therefore, an attractive sector for international mining and supply chain companies looking to expand their operations.

The Uzbekistan government has been implementing ongoing reforms to the mining sector, aimed at increasing transparency, promoting foreign investment, and improving the investment climate. The government is also planning the modernization of Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat and Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex, two of the country’s leading mining champions, to improve their efficiency and productivity.