The mining industry is an important contributor to the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, providing more than 10% of the country’s GDP, over 43% of industrial production, and around 50% of its exports. Mining is also a key sector in many economies, making a sizable contribution to production, exports, and government revenues. The minerals produced by this sector can be fundamental for large parts of the economy.

The Kyrgyz Republic remains a frontier market oriented towards higher-risk investors, but the government under President Sadyr Japarov has expressed its desire to attract greater, more diversified foreign direct investment (FDI) and to develop a green economy to contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The mining and metals industry in the Kyrgyz Republic is a leading sector for export and investment, but it remains a politically sensitive area with a significant government presence. The legal framework for foreign investment mostly corresponds to international standards, but enforcement of these laws and private property rights is weak, and criminal investigations of commercial disputes are not uncommon.