en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kyrgyzstan plans to launch exploration and development of rare earth metals by 2035. According to Askhat Saginbaev, Head of the Mineral Resources Utilization Management Department of the Kyrgyz Geological Service, the industry development strategy adopted in December 2025 for the period up to 2035 outlines the exploration and development of 22 rare earth elements.

Saginbaev stated that global demand for these rare earth elements is currently very high. Investors from the United States, Russia, China, and South Korea have shown interest in Kyrgyzstan's mineral deposits, but the mountainous terrain poses challenges to their development. The plan aims to complete exploration of most prospective areas by 2035, increasing mineral resource reserves. The list of rare earth metals outlined in the strategy includes 22 elements, among them tungsten and other raw material varieties. Kyrgyzstan is currently primarily conducting geological exploration work and has not yet commenced industrial mining of rare earth metals. Additionally, the Altyn-Zhilga deposit in Batken Region is scheduled to begin operations in 2026, developed by the state-owned enterprise "Kyrgyz Geology."

Saginbaev also stated that Kyrgyzstan plans to jointly process gold with Mongolia in 2026. Due to limited domestic processing capacity, the country's gold, silver, and copper are exported abroad in concentrate form. In 2025, 146,000 tons of dry-weight ore were exported, from which approximately 6 tons of gold, 10 tons of silver, and 9 tons of copper were extracted. In addition to gold, Kyrgyzstan continues geological exploration for copper, mercury, tungsten, coal, and other minerals.

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