In today's global economic climate, securing a supply of critical minerals is becoming a strategic priority. Amid the energy transition, the development of high-tech industries, and widespread industrial modernization, demand is surging for stable, reliable, and diversified sources of metals like tungsten.
Thanks to its tungsten projects, Uzbekistan is entering the global market not merely as a supplier, but as a long-term, stable partner with an integrated value chain. One such project is Sarykul.
An Integrated Model: From Resources to Value
The Sarykul project is being developed as a single mining and metallurgical cluster based on a fully integrated production model. The project consolidates all stages - from raw material extraction to beneficiation, advanced processing, and the output of high-value-added products - into a unified system following the "deposit-to-metal-to-market" principle. This approach is fully in line with global trends: today, competitiveness is determined not by owning resources, but by managing the value chain.
The project includes plans for the construction of a modern beneficiation plant.
Key Production Indicators:
• 600,000 tons of ore mined per year;
• 4,100 tons of tungsten concentrate produced per year.
The initial investment in the project totals $99.2 million.
Financial Projections:
• 2027: production value - $55.8 million, net profit - $29.4 million
• 2028: production value - $74.9 million, net profit - $41.8 million
These figures demonstrate the project's high profitability and potential for a rapid return on investment.
The project is based on modern geological exploration and international standards:
• 21,000 linear meters of drilling have been completed.
• 10,948 samples have been collected from 139 boreholes.
• Samples have been sent to the Turkish laboratory ARGETEST for analysis.
• The Australian company NewPro Consulting Pty Ltd is preparing an international feasibility study for the project.
• Resource estimation is underway in accordance with JORC standards.
A new phase of additional drilling is planned. This approach ensures the project's transparency and technical soundness, boosting investor confidence.
The Sarykul tungsten project is not just a single deposit, but a strategic industrial platform. This project has a significance that extends beyond mere resource extraction.
It is about creating value, fostering deep industrial development, and integrating into the global economic system.
