Based on the results of 11 months of 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources issued 34 licenses for geological exploration and prospecting, 29 licenses for field development. First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Medetbek Mametov said this on December 8, 2023 at a press conference in Bishkek.
The Deputy Minister announced the large deposits for which the department has issued licenses:
– Kumtor Gold Company CJSC – license for the right to use subsoil for the purpose of developing the Togolok gold deposit;
– OJSC “Kyrgyzaltyn” – license for the right to use subsoil for the purpose of developing the Mironovskoye gold deposit;
– State Enterprise “Kyrgyzkomur” – license for the right to use the subsoil of the Kara-Keche coal deposit.
“Due to the changes, it is planned to ensure the safety of the population and minimize the burden on the environment, as well as expand opportunities for further economic growth of Kyrgyzstan,” said M. Mametov.
