Bishkek, Jan. 14, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan’s mining sector recorded steady positive growth between 2021 and 2025, driven by increased investment, intensified geological exploration, and the launch of new production projects, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Technical Supervision reported.
According to the ministry, particularly significant results were achieved in 2024–2025. In 2024, following large-scale geological exploration at the Kumtor gold mine, gold reserves increased by 147.4 tons and were added to the state register. This expansion is expected to extend the mine’s operational life for several decades while ensuring stable production in compliance with environmental and social standards.
In 2025, additional gold and silver reserves contained in the Kumtor tailings storage facility were also registered with the state. These include 121 tons of gold and 225 tons of silver. The project is designed for a 17-year operational period. Design work was completed in the first half of 2025, after which several key facilities were commissioned.
In addition, a gold processing plant at the Buchuk site of the Solton-Sary deposit in the Naryn region is currently operating in pilot mode and has already begun producing gold.
The ministry also reported growing interest in the coal sector. Since the beginning of 2025, 34 coal mining licenses have been issued, and more than 20 new sites have been put into operation. These include the Shakhtal gold deposit in the Naryn region, as well as the Kojo-Kelen and Besh-Burkhan coal deposits in the Osh region.
The ministry emphasized that these measures are aimed at meeting domestic market demand, strengthening energy security, and increasing the country’s export potential.