The Region’s Premier Closed-Door Mining Investment Congress
Mining of Uzbekistan and Central Asia is the leading professional international congress and exhibition dedicated to the mining industry across Uzbekistan and the broader Central Asian region. Organized by Vostock Capital UK, the event operates as a closed international platform for exchanging experience and expanding working contacts among key players in Asia’s mining industry.
The event is held with official support from the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan, underscoring its institutional significance for the sector.
Event Overview
The 5th Anniversary International Congress and Exhibition “Mining of Uzbekistan and Central Asia 2026” is scheduled for 1–2 December 2026 at the SwissĂ´tel Tashkent 5* in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event runs for two days of business and informal networking.
The congress is designed as a closed professional platform that assembles over 200 senior executives from major mining companies across Uzbekistan and Central Asia, including CEOs, CTOs, initiators of investment projects, government representatives, industry regulatory and supervisory authorities, technology licensors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and engineering, design, and construction companies.
Scale and Participation
According to official figures, the event features:
- 200+ senior executives from leading mining companies in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan
- 30+ major investment projects covering construction of mining complexes, modernization, capacity expansion, and development of new deposits
- 50+ speakers and discussion participants representing projects, regulatory authorities, and leading industry experts
Regular participants include extended delegations led by heads of companies such as Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (NMMC) , Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Company (AGMK) , Uzmetkombinat, Uzbekcoal, Navoiuran, Nurlikum Mining, Kumtor Gold Company, and international representatives from Singapore Sheng Thai Investment, Dassault Systèmes, and others.
Programme Highlights
The congress programme addresses the most pressing issues in the mining industry through a series of strategic sessions, technical panels, and networking events:
Plenary Session: Resource Diplomacy and Geopolitics of Subsoil — A dialogue between leaders of the mining industries of Uzbekistan and Central Asian countries, addressing mechanisms for delivering economic growth based on resource security and advanced environmental standards.
Investment Map: Mega-Projects of the Mining Industry — From Strategy to Launch — Presentations of major investment projects including construction of mining complexes, modernization, capacity expansion, and development of new deposits.
Special Focus: Technological Ecosystem of the Mining Industry — How innovation increases efficiency and expands capacity, featuring international experience and best practices.
Special Report: How AI Improves Mining Production Efficiency — Examining the role of artificial intelligence in operational optimization.
Technogenic Waste — A Hidden Resource of the Mining Industry — International experience in processing industrial waste as a secondary resource.
Not Only Mining: Maintenance Services and Small Enterprises — Hidden Reserves of the Industry — Exploring the role of service providers and small businesses in the mining ecosystem.
Networking Opportunities
The event offers extensive networking opportunities designed to facilitate concrete business connections:
- Pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings between participants
- Business lunches, coffee breaks, and interactive discussions
- Welcome cocktail and gala reception
- “Mines and Chess” blitz tournament — a unique professional networking activity combining intellectual competition with informal interaction
Market Context
Uzbekistan is one of Central Asia’s leading countries in terms of mineral reserves, rich in gold, copper, uranium, tungsten, rare earth elements, and non-ferrous metals. The mining and metallurgical industries play a strategic role in the national economy, accounting for up to 30% of export revenues and providing thousands of jobs.
The growing share of critical minerals — resources essential for high-tech equipment, future energy systems, batteries, electronics, and the green transition — is gaining special importance. These minerals form the foundation for Uzbekistan’s technological breakthrough and accelerated industrialisation.
In recent years, Uzbekistan has actively reformed its raw materials sector, making it more open to investment and international partnerships. The state programme adopted through 2030 outlines the introduction of modern exploration and extraction technologies, development of processing capacities, environmental modernisation, and attraction of private and foreign capital to new projects.
Why It Matters
For international companies, Mining of Uzbekistan and Central Asia provides direct access to key decision-makers — ministries, state-owned enterprises (NMMC, AGMK, Uzmetkombinat), and private operators. The closed-door format ensures that exhibitors engage with qualified industry professionals rather than general visitors.
The event offers a targeted platform for presenting technologies and solutions to an engaged audience, expanding into new markets, and strengthening positioning in the fast-developing Central Asian mining market. For participants, the congress delivers a comprehensive programme covering strategic investment planning, technological innovation, ESG, and operational efficiency — all within a concentrated two-day format.
Those interested in participating should contact the organizer, Vostock Capital UK, through official business channels for current registration terms and programme details, as schedules are subject to confirmation.
