A sectoral session on “Mineral Resources and Mining” was held in Samarkand as part of the C5+1 Business Forum between the countries of Central Asia and the United States.

The session took place during the visit of a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Participants included representatives of government agencies, international financial institutions, mining and technology companies, investors and industry experts, as well as representatives of Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company.

Key topics discussed included geological exploration and the development of new deposits, modernisation of mining operations, downstream processing of mineral resources, and the development of critical minerals. Particular attention was paid to establishing joint ventures, localising equipment production, training qualified specialists and developing value chains with higher added value.

The event also featured business-to-business (B2B) and government-to-business (G2B) meetings. Representatives of government bodies and businesses had the opportunity to discuss potential projects and identify further steps to strengthen partnerships. NMMC executives and employees participating in these meetings discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation with representatives of international companies.

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