On October 29-30, Dushanbe will host the first International Investment Mining and Metallurgical Forum and Exhibition. This was announced at a briefing by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan (MoINT) on October 8.
Temour Yoribek, head of the Ministry's Department for International Cooperation, stated that the forum will gather investors, experts, and entrepreneurs from Tajikistan and Central Asia. The event is organized by the government of Tajikistan in collaboration with partners in the mining industry, in cooperation with the British company Vostock Capital UK.
More than 20 foreign ministers from industry sectors and over 60 transnational companies in mining and investment have already confirmed their participation.
The first Investment Mining and Metallurgical Forum of Tajikistan is a leading event in the mining and metallurgy sector. It is expected that such events will become an effective platform for experts to exchange views and professional experience, discuss the prospects for the development of the country's mining and metallurgical market, and explore innovations in mining and processing technologies.
The Forum will also feature an exhibition where companies will present their products and information materials. Industry experts will discuss key topics such as the development of the country's mining and metallurgical market, equipment and technology innovations, sustainable development, and other relevant issues.
Investment proposals of Tajikistan
One of the Forum's key focuses will be presenting investment projects in Tajikistan's mining and metallurgical industry. The largest projects include:
- Mining at the Shohqadambulak Iron-Bismuth Deposit. Located near the Kuramin mountain range in the Sughd region, this project requires $222 million in investments. The deposit holds an estimated 153 million tons of ore, with an average iron content of nearly 42%. The plant will span more than 80 hectares, creating over 800 jobs.
- Modernization of the Adrasmon Mining and Processing Plant. Situated in Sughd, this project will need $100 million in investments. The plant processes ores from the East and West Konimansur deposits. Its concentrate contains 31-36% lead and 2,200-3,300 grams of silver per ton. The project’s first phase will modernize production, and the second phase will expand capacity by building a beneficiation plant and a metallurgical facility. By the end of the project, the annual concentrate output is expected to reach 40,000 tons.
- Coal Mining and Processing at the Shurob Deposit. Located in Isfara, this project requires $60 million. The deposit has five coal-bearing fields with a total reserve of 300 million tons and balance reserves of 130 million tons.
- Construction of a Mining and Processing Plant at the Pindar Antimony Deposit. This project seeks $40 million in investments. The plant will produce 200,000 cubic meters of cement products and 250,000 tons of lime annually. Limestone mining and processing will be carried out at a separate facility, which will be built in Harangon village in Varzob District.
- Modernization of TALCO’s Aluminum Production. With a $556 million investment, this project involves the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new electrolyzers (series 5 and 6). The project is divided into three phases.
- Construction of an Industrial Plant for Aluminum Profile Production. This $46 million project aims to produce up to 1,250 tons of aluminum profiles per month.
These projects represent significant opportunities for foreign investment and the potential for large-scale development in Tajikistan's mining and metallurgical sector.
