Bishkek, Feb. 13, 2026. /Kabar/. Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision held a meeting today to review the results of 2025.
According to the ministry, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev participated in the event. The meeting analyzed the achievements of 2025 and identified priority tasks for 2026.
Over the past five years, systemic reforms have been implemented in the subsoil use sector, and state oversight has been strengthened. Eight major projects were commissioned in 2024-2025, and 105 licenses were issued to state-owned enterprises in 2023-2025. A total of 320 licenses were revoked for violating licensing requirements. Currently, 2,014 licenses are valid.
Over the past five years, the industry has contributed more than 217.9 billion soms to the budget, a 3.5-fold increase. In 2025, revenues reached a record 65.4 billion soms. Forty auctions were held during the year, generating 105.6 million soms in revenues. Over the five years, 141 tons of gold were mined.
Since 2021, Kumtor mine has been under state control. Over the five years, the budget has received 100.6 billion soms in taxes and mandatory payments. The company's net profit in 2025 was $706 million. A total of 70 tons of gold were mined over the five years, and reserves have increased. Interdepartmental commission is working to improve air quality, and restrictions on the use of low-quality coal have been introduced in Bishkek and Chui region.
$50 million project is being implemented with the support of the World Bank, and the $10 million "Improving Air Quality in the Kyrgyz Republic" project, supported by KOICA, is also actively underway.
In 2025, the Concepts of Environmental Safety and Carbon Neutrality were approved, and international cooperation was expanded. Over $1 billion in investment has been attracted to the mining sector.
In 2025, 5,749 violations were identified, and damages totaling 143.2 million soms were compensated. The state-owned enterprise "Ecooperator" was established, and 74 million soms in recycling fees were collected.
As part of the "Zhasyl Muras" program, 8.2 million seedlings were planted, and the "Ak Ilbirs" ecological corridor was created. The snow leopard population in the country has exceeded 500 individuals.
99 raids were conducted in Issyk-Kul, illegal fishing nets were dismantled, and restrictions on the use of plastic products were introduced.
271,000 tourists visited specially protected natural areas, generating 37.7 million soms in revenue.
To strengthen the ministry's material and technical resources, construction of administrative buildings has begun, and 38 official vehicles, modern laboratory equipment, drones, camera traps, and field equipment have been purchased.
Following the board meeting, objectives were set to expand geological exploration, strengthen environmental monitoring, deepen digitalization, and implement climate policy.
The ministry will continue its work on the rational use of natural resources, ensuring environmental safety, and sustainable development in 2026.