Industry News
Expansion Underway at Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine
Expansion project underway at Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine to increase annual ore processing capacity and production output.
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Uzbekistan
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Industry News
Uzbekistan Aims to Tap into Mining Potential, President Urges Action
President urges Uzbekistan to harness its mining potential through targeted actions.
Investment Projects
Uzbekistan’s Ambitious Rare Earth Investment Plans
Uzbekistan's $500 million investment plan propels it into the spotlight as a potential major player in the rare earth market.
Industry News
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Addresses Priorities in Geological and Mining Industries
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlines plans for the development of Uzbekistan's geological and mining sectors, emphasizing the exploitation of critical resources and technological advancements.
Industry News
Uzbekistan’s $500 Million Quest for Rare Metals
The domestic geological industry in Uzbekistan is allocated one trillion soums annually, and as a result of the implementation of targeted programs, the volume of production in the mining industry last year…
Companies & Organisations
The Navoiy Mining and Metallurgical Combine (NGMK) held a meeting with representatives of Societe Generale
On April 18, 2024, a meeting took place between representatives of Navoi Mining & Metallurgy Combinat (NKMK AJ) and officials from Société Générale Bank.
Industry News
Unsecured Radioactive Waste Poses Catastrophic Risk in in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan
Dams holding some 700,000 cubic meters (185 million gallons) of uranium mine tailings in Kyrgyzstan have become unreliable following a 2017 landslide. A further landslide or earthquake could send their contents into…
Policies and Regulation
EU and international partners agree to expand cooperation on critical raw materials
The Critical Raw Materials Club announced by the European Commission now becomes a full part of the MSP Forum. This will create a greater, more ambitious joint initiative linked to the Minerals…
Industry News
EU and Uzbekistan ink strategic partnership to secure critical raw materials
The European Union (EU) and Uzbekistan sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 5, initiating a strategic partnership concerning critical raw materials (CRMs), EEAS reported. This agreement signals a stride toward…
Industry News
Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials: The Next Frontier in Global Power Rivalry?
Central Asia's critical raw materials represent not only a source of economic prosperity but also a strategic asset in the global power rivalry.