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Uzbekistan to Boost Copper Processing Capacity to 240000 Tonnes
Uzbekistan expects copper processing capacity to reach 240000 tonnes this year as AGMK expands operations and ramps up production at the Yoshlik-1 deposit.
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Central and Eastern Asia
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Industry News
Uzbekistan Reports Major Copper and Gold Reserves at Yoshlik-1 and Qalmoqqir
Uzbekistan has discovered major copper and gold reserves at the Yoshlik-1 and Qalmoqqir deposits, while a new processing plant at AGMK is set to double copper concentrate output.
Companies & Organisations
Altynalmas Plans 19-Year Development of Karierny Gold Deposit in Kazakhstan
Altynalmas plans to mine the Karierny gold deposit in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region until 2044, producing an estimated 39 tonnes of gold.
Companies & Organisations
A New Value Model for Gold, Mining and Sustainability
As a PDAC media partner for Europe and Central Asia, MINEX Forum continued to highlight innovations that can attract investment and accelerate the adoption of best-in-class technologies for sustainable mining. In its…
Policies and Regulation
Macron Calls for Reducing Europe’s Dependence on Russian Uranium
France’s president Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to diversify uranium supplies away from Russia, highlighting Uzbekistan as a potential partner.
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Kazakhstan Falls Short of 2025 Mining Output Targets Despite Higher Metal Prices
Kazakhstan missed its 2025 mining output targets as operational disruptions and declining ore grades affected production.
Companies & Organisations
Mongolia Seeks Larger Revenue Share from Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi Copper Mine
Mongolia is seeking a larger share of revenues and earlier profit payments from Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi copper mine.
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Uzbekistan and Mongolia Plan Joint Uranium Exploration Projects
Uzbekistan and Mongolia are preparing to launch joint uranium exploration projects.
Companies & Organisations
Tau-Ken Samruk and Rwanda’s Ngali Holdings Sign Agreement to Develop Rare Earth Deposits
Kazakhstan’s Tau-Ken Samruk and Rwanda’s Ngali Holdings plan joint development of rare-earth deposits.
Companies & Organisations
Kazzinc Loses Tajik Raw Material Supply Contract Amid Customs Controls
Kazzinc lost a Tajik raw material supply contract amid tighter customs controls and declining domestic reserves.