Uzbek President lays foundation stone of hydrometallurgy plant

Currently, NGMK is implementing 27 projects worth US$3.06 billion. The projects will be implemented till 2026. Construction of the hydrometallurgy plant is one of the most important of these projects.

The cost of the project is US$396 million. After launch, it will process 5 million tonnes of ore a year.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the great socio-economic importance of this new hydrometallurgy plant.

He pushed a symbolic button there to start development work in the Auminzo-Amantoy deposits. This event was watched via videoconferencing by specialists of the combine in Tomdi District’s territory where hydrometallurgy plant No 5 is to be built.

Uzbek leader also familiarized himself with the projects, which will be implemented at NGMK. The development of the Pistali deposit, the construction of hydrometallurgy plant No 6, the expansion of the capacity of hydrometallurgy plant No 2, the fifth phase of the development of the Muruntov field and other projects were also presented to the President.