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At PDAC’s “Uzbekistan Day,” the “Mine-Metal-Market” Model is Presented to the International Community
Uzbekistan presented its critical minerals strategy and signed new cooperation agreements at PDAC 2026.
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Participant News
Uzbekistan to Showcase Mining and Investment Opportunities at PDAC 2026 in Toronto
Uzbekistan will promote its mining sector and investment opportunities during dedicated events at PDAC 2026.
Industry News
Uzbekistan’s Critical Minerals Move to the Center of US Geoeconomic Strategy
Uzbekistan’s critical minerals are emerging as a strategic element in US efforts to diversify global supply chains away from China.
MINEX Forum News
First Meeting of the Eurasian Critical Minerals Organisation (ECMO)
The panel concluded that ECMO has an important role to play as a practical, delivery-focused platform. Rather than duplicating existing diplomatic initiatives, ECMO aims to support implementation by bringing together governments, state-owned…
Companies & Organisations
TMK Expands Industrial Cooperation with Kazakhstan’s Ulba Metallurgical Plant
TMK and Ulba Metallurgical Plant discussed expanding cooperation in critical minerals processing and regional industrial integration.
Industry News
Uzbekistan Targets Higher Coal and Uranium Output as New Projects Advance
Uzbekistan plans to raise coal output to 11 million tonnes and expand uranium production as new deposits come online.
Policies and Regulation
Türkiye and Uzbekistan Sign Mining Cooperation MoU Focused on Critical Minerals
Türkiye and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen mining cooperation, with an emphasis on critical minerals and rare earth elements.
Industry News
Investigation Links UK Shell Firms to $200 Million in Uzbek State Mining Contracts
OCCRP says a cross-border web of little-known firms tied to shifting ownership records won more than $200 million in AMMC tenders since 2022.
Industry News
A Strategic Assessment of Promise vs. Reality in Central Asia’s Mineral Development
Central Asia is entering a pivotal moment in its mineral future. The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington signalled a shift in how the region is perceived — not as a geopolitical…
Industry News
Ending the ‘Extract-and-Export’ Era: How FORGE and Pax Silica Transform Central Asian Mining
The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial marks a seismic shift for Central Asia, repositioning the region from a geopolitical "Great Game" buffer to the essential pivot of a new U.S.-led industrial order. By…