As Spot previously reported, Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on November 5 outlining the priorities for 2026 and future plans for Navoiyuran and the Uzbek Technological Metals Combine.
The meeting highlighted that global demand for uranium raw materials has grown by 15−20% in recent years. Demand is expected to increase by a further 28% by 2030.
The importance of increasing uranium production and developing new deposits was emphasised. Measures will be taken to improve production efficiency and ensure stable resource supplies for the uranium industry.
To this end, the country plans to expand geological exploration and technological drilling, as well as develop Navoiyuran’s production infrastructure. The commissioning of additional sorption units is expected to create 250 new jobs.
The meeting also addressed the supply of chemical reagents needed to increase production. The president reviewed measures to strengthen cooperation between industrial enterprises and increase supplies of technical sulphur, sulphuric acid and nitric acid.
Mirziyoyev called for greater use of alternative technologies in production processes. By 2030, the share of reagents that can replace sulphuric acid is expected to reach 40%.
The measures outlined and the launch of new production facilities are expected to double uranium output, from 7,500 tonnes this year to 15,000 tonnes by 2030. The goal is to increase explored reserves to 200,000 tonnes.
Officials were instructed to ensure the timely implementation of investment projects, strengthen the companies' mineral resource base, launch new technological facilities, and increase the production and exports of high value-added goods.
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