Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) President Rocco Detomo highlighted the significant potential of Uzbekistan’s mining and geology sector and spoke about prospects for its further development.
In an interview, he noted the development dynamics of the country’s mining and metallurgical complex, its significant mineral resource potential and the need to introduce modern technologies into geological research and data management.
Rocco Detomo visited Uzbekistan and Tashkent for the first time. He said that during his professional career he had visited more than 100 countries and that his first impressions of Uzbekistan were positive.
“It is a wonderful country with wonderful people, so the impressions are very good,” he said.
Speaking about the GEOMIN 2026 international conference being held in Tashkent, the SEG president stressed the importance of international knowledge exchange and cooperation among geological services and scientists.
According to him, the participation of representatives of geological services from different countries created an opportunity for open discussion of ways to support one another and jointly develop the sector.
“It was very pleasant to see how people openly exchange views on how to help each other, how to build a more developed industry for the whole world and for Uzbekistan, and also how the country can use its rich mineral resources effectively and with social responsibility,” Detomo said.
He also highly assessed the pace of development of Uzbekistan’s mining and metallurgical complex.
“The metallurgical complex is strong and continues to develop in the areas identified by the ministry and the President. Development is really moving very quickly,” he said.
At the same time, the specialist stressed the need to pay particular attention to the quality of geological data amid the sector’s rapid development.
According to him, the proper collection and systematization of information are crucial for the further application of new technologies, machine learning and modern measurement methods.
“However, during such rapid growth, it is important to pay particular attention to the proper collection and systematization of data. This will make it possible to use the capabilities of future technologies, machine learning, as well as new measurement methods,” Detomo said.
The SEG president stressed that the organization he represents brings together more than 14,000 scientists worldwide specializing in Earth resources.
“We see enormous potential here, but we need to work and cooperate together. That is exactly what we are doing here,” he concluded.
