May 26, 2026 Nigora Umarova Karakalpakstan Proposes “Besqala Mining Valley” Where Crypto Miners Can Extract Oil and Gas Operations within the valley will be strictly limited to legal entities
April 21, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan to Launch Tax-Free Besqala Mining Valley in Karakalpakstan A defining feature of the new initiative is its flexible approach to power consumption
March 16, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Identifies Major Copper and Gold Reserves The sites also hold reserves of other rare metals
February 25, 2026 Tim James Uzbekistan and Canada Explore Strategic Partnership in Mining and Geology Tashkent highlights reforms and ESG standards as both countries explore deeper cooperation across mining, energy and infrastructure
February 3, 2026 Alexander Ten Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Plans to Develop Four Uranium Deposits Starting in 2026 Last year, the country produced about 7,000 tonnes of uranium
January 12, 2026 Nigora Umarova Afghan Mining Delegation Begins Training in Uzbekistan The group includes 20 staff members
January 9, 2026 Nigora Umarova Rio Tinto and Glencore Hold Early Merger Talks Rio Tinto has until February 5 to make a formal offer or walk away
October 28, 2025 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan to Establish Geological Competence Centre with Colorado School of Mines The centre will focus on introducing digital solutions
October 8, 2025 Nigora Umarova Samijon Jurakulov Uzbekistan Introduces Reduced Electricity Rates for Mining and AI Projects in Karakalpakstan Special laboratories will be established at universities across the country
August 7, 2025 Elena Kim Nigora Umarova Singapore-Based Company to Acquire Uzbek Mining Firm The company intends to acquire 100% of the shares
October 22, 2024 Alexander Ten Vadim Erzikov 184 Mining Estates Sold for 226 bln Soums During an industry forum in Tashkent
August 28, 2024 Elena Kim Kazakhstan and Tadjikistan to Cooperate in Uranium and Rare Metal Extraction Countries sign MOU