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AGMK begins construction of new lime plant

AGMK begins construction of new lime plant
AGMK begins construction of new lime plant

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — On 25 February 2025, the construction of a new lime plant was officially launched in Jizzakh region as part of an investment project for the development of the Yoshlik-I deposit.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by AGMK leadership, representatives of the Jizzakh regional administration, official delegates from the contracting organization, and industry veterans.

The new plant will serve as a key supplier of reagents for technological processes at four copper smelters, a zinc plant, and mining operations in Angren, Chodak, and Khandiza.

With a production capacity of 2,200 tons per day, the plant is expected to produce 737,000 tons of lime annually. Its launch will also create 323 new jobs in the region.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.