International Mining and Metallurgy Forum UIMF 2026 Held in Tashkent
2026-10-28 14:20:00 / News
The 8th Uzbekistan International Mining and Metallurgy Forum — UIMF 2026 — was held on October 27–28 at the Uzexpocentre National Exhibition Complex in Tashkent. Under the theme “From Resources to Global Opportunities,” the event brought together representatives of government agencies, mining and metallurgical enterprises, international companies, investors, and industry experts.
The forum addressed the development of the mineral resource base, investment attraction, the introduction of modern technologies, and the advanced processing of mineral resources.
The event was opened by Feruza Khamidova, First Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meetings focused on industrial modernization and the expansion of international cooperation.
Ural Yusupov, Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology, participated in the first plenary session entitled “The New Resource Architecture of Central Asia.”
Discussions covered the development of a sustainable industrial economy in the region, resource security, the expansion of high-tech manufacturing, and improving the competitiveness of products in international markets.
The forum programme also included thematic sessions on critical minerals, digitalization of the mining industry, intelligent geological exploration, investment mechanisms, energy efficiency, and environmental standards.
Alongside the forum, the 20th anniversary international exhibition MiningMetals Uzbekistan 2026 was organized. According to preliminary information, representatives of more than 150 companies and organizations from 15 countries were expected to participate in the exhibition scheduled for October 27–29.
Companies from Germany, China, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan showcased technologies and equipment used in mineral extraction and processing, metallurgy, and mechanical engineering.
Such international dialogue also helps increase attention to safe industrial operations, compliance with environmental requirements, and the application of modern monitoring technologies at industrial enterprises.
Technological modernization in the mining industry, combined with compliance with legal requirements, plays an important role in reducing operational risks, ensuring the rational use of resources, and creating a stable environment for investment.