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Uzbek Geological Exploration Advances Across Multiple Sites with Coal, Polymetallic, and Non-Metallic Discoveries

Uzbekistan advances geological exploration with coal, polymetallic, and non-metallic discoveries across multiple regions.

Uzbek Geological Exploration JSC has reported significant progress across multiple exploration sites, highlighting ongoing developments in the country’s resource sector. At the Uriqli site, part of the Surkhandarya field expedition under the Gissar central geological exploration expedition, coal seams numbered 1 through 6 have been successfully identified as a result of recent mining works.

Simultaneously, polymetallic ore bodies are under evaluation at the northern section of the Khandiza ore field, while detailed exploration continues at the Vodny Say section. Exploration activities have concluded at the Severny area, where a comprehensive geological report is now being finalized for submission to the State Reserves Committee (GKZ) in 2025.

In parallel, the field evaluation of non-metallic mineral resources is ongoing at several locations. These include celestine at Chigatai, dolomite at Loilik, gypsum at Shurobsoy, and basalt at Badava. The corresponding exploration reports are also expected to be submitted for review to the State Commission on Mineral Reserves (SCP) within the year.

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