The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision held a meeting to summarize the results of 2025. It was reported that the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev participated in the event. Achievements of this year were reviewed, and priority tasks for 2026 were outlined.
Achievements in the Mining Industry
Over the past five years, significant reforms have been carried out in the field of subsoil use, and state control has been strengthened. In 2024-2025, 8 major projects were put into operation, and in 2025, state enterprises received 105 licenses. Violations of licensing requirements led to the annulment of 320 licenses, while currently, 2014 licenses are in effect.
According to data, over the past five years, the industry has contributed more than 217.9 billion soms to the budget, which is 3.5 times more compared to previous periods. In 2025, revenues reached a record 65.4 billion soms. Throughout the year, 40 auctions were held, bringing in 105.6 million soms to the budget. During the specified period, 141 tons of gold were extracted.
Kumtor as a Strategic Object
Since 2021, the Kumtor deposit has been under state control. Over five years, the budget has received 100.6 billion soms in the form of taxes and mandatory payments.
The company's net profit in 2025 amounted to 706 million US dollars, and gold production reached 70 tons, which also led to an increase in reserves.
Environmental Initiatives
To improve air quality, an interdepartmental commission was established, which imposed restrictions on the use of low-quality coal in Bishkek and the Chui region.
With the support of the World Bank, a project worth 50 million US dollars is being implemented, and an active project "Improving Air Quality in the Kyrgyz Republic" worth 10 million US dollars is underway with the help of KOICA.
In 2025, concepts of environmental safety and carbon neutrality were approved, and international cooperation was expanded. More than 1 billion US dollars in investments were attracted to the mining industry.
Control and Protection of Biodiversity
In 2025, 5,749 violations were recorded, causing damage amounting to 143.2 million soms. A state enterprise "Ecooperator" was created, which collected 74 million soms in recycling fees.
As part of the "Green Heritage" program, 8.2 million seedlings were planted, and the ecological corridor "Ak Ilbirs" was established. The population of snow leopards in the country exceeded 500 individuals.
Issyk-Kul and Protected Natural Areas
In Issyk-Kul, 99 raids were conducted, during which illegal fishing nets were eliminated. Restrictions on the use of plastic products were also introduced.
Protected natural areas attracted 271,000 tourists, generating revenues of 37.7 million soms.
Strengthening the Material and Technical Base
To improve the material and technical base of the ministry, the construction of new administrative buildings has begun, as well as the acquisition of 38 service vehicles, modern laboratory equipment, drones, camera traps, and field gear.
Plans for 2026
Following the results of the board meeting, tasks were defined for expanding geological exploration, strengthening environmental control, deepening digitalization, and implementing climate policy.
The ministry will continue its work on the rational use of natural resources, ensuring environmental safety, and sustainable development in 2026.
