RE: Tajikistan press6 Nov 2024 09:14
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On October 29–30, Dushanbe hosted the first International Mining and Metallurgy Investment Forum, organized by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan (MoINT) in collaboration with partners in the mining industry.
Over 300 company executives and investors from the CIS, Americas, Europe, Asia, and Arab nations participated in the forum, which provided a platform for them to share expertise on attracting investments and expanding the mining sector, with a focus on new extraction technologies and investment projects in Tajikistan’s mountainous regions. This marked a milestone as the country’s first major event in mining and metallurgy. It was highlighted at the opening ceremony that Tajikistan’s mineral resources are substantial enough to support long-term industry development. Approximately 800 deposits of rare and precious metals, including copper, silver, gold, lead, lithium, antimony, nickel, tungsten, and vanadium, have been identified and prepared for exploitation. Currently, more than 50 types of ores are reportedly mined at active sites across the country. Tajikistan is also rich in metals essential for the "green energy" transition, such as copper, manganese, aluminium, zinc, lithium, graphene, palladium, nickel, platinum, and rare earth metals. Officials noted that Tajikistan’s geological resources could play a crucial role in economic growth and social support. With over 70 legislative and regulatory incentives, Tajikistan has reportedly created a favourable environment to attract investment, especially in the mining sector.