Uzbekistan Targets $2.7 Billion in Critical Minerals Production

On 5 November, Uzbekistan announced a target to increase production across 16 critical mineral categories to $2.7 billion within three years. The Uzbek Technological Metals Complex plans to launch 12 investment projects by the end of 2026, while the country is preparing to expand production into 11 additional minerals. A separate $1.1 billion investment target has been outlined for deep tungsten processing. The programme offers opportunities for mining equipment manufacturers, industrial engineering firms, mineral-processing suppliers and logistics providers. HPC can support supplier identification, technical partnerships and industrial project development.