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Uzbekistan will establish a Competence Center in the field of geology, combining research and practical work. The institution will be created with the support of foreign partners, including the Colorado School of Mines (USA). The project was presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 27, according to the presidential press service.
The presentation emphasized that the American university is one of the world’s leading centers in the field of mining. It is not yet known which other foreign organizations are involved in the project.
The main objectives of the Competence Center will be to introduce digital solutions, artificial intelligence technologies, and aerogeophysical research into geological exploration. The initiative aims to apply advanced international expertise in digital data analysis, integration of geochemical and cosmogeological research results, and accelerating the identification of promising mineral deposits.
It was noted that one of the sector’s top priorities today is developing a national geological system at a modern scientific and technological level, expanding the mineral resource base, and ensuring deep processing of raw materials.
Global experience shows that new deposits can be discovered even in remote areas through the active use of artificial intelligence. Therefore, Uzbekistan must expand regional geological exploration and employ modern geophysical methods.
After hearing reports from responsible officials, the head of state approved the proposed initiatives and instructed the government to deepen international cooperation, actively implement advanced technologies, and accelerate the exploration and development of promising sites.
The partnership with the Colorado School of Mines was previously discussed in September during Mirziyoyev’s visit to the United States. At that time, it was reported that the sides were negotiating the creation of a Competence Center based at the University of Geological Sciences of Uzbekistan.
Following the president’s meeting with representatives of American businesses, it was also announced that Traxys would invest $1 billion in projects for geological exploration and the development of critical mineral deposits in Uzbekistan.
