Tashkent:AzerGold CJSC took part in the 8th International Mining and Metallurgy Forum – UIMF 2026, which took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The forum, focusing on the theme ‘From Resources to Global Opportunities,’ was facilitated by the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan and the Metallurgical Association in collaboration with Congresses of Central Asia (CCA).
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the event saw participation from over 500 delegates, including more than 40 speakers and moderators from 19 countries. Representatives from leading government institutions and companies worldwide attended the forum.
The main plenary session, titled ‘New Resource Architecture for Central Asia,’ featured speeches from Ural Yusupov, Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan, Christopher Duggan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Uzbekistan, and various representatives from local and international mining firms. Ilyas Ismayilli, General Director of AzerGold Uzbekistan LLC, provided insights on strategic partnerships and upcoming projects in the mining sector.
Ismayilli highlighted the strategic importance of AzerGold CJSC’s first overseas subsidiary in Uzbekistan, attributing its establishment to the strong bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, fostered by their respective presidents, Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He elaborated on the joint development of the Akba gold deposit in Kashkadarya region, emphasizing initial plans for geological exploration and potential joint ventures.
Discussions also covered geological studies of gold and rare earth elements in Navoi region’s Toshmachit, Boshtut, and Boboshil areas. AzerGold CJSC is exploring opportunities for joint geological exploration and development in both Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, with potential for future collaborative projects in other countries.
The forum also addressed investment models for sustainable economic growth in Central Asia, positioning the region as an industrial hub, and ensuring resource security. Discussions included forming value-added production chains and accessing new markets.