Turkish company Cengiz Holding is considering the possibility of geological study and development of deposits in Uzbekistan, including coal sites in Surkhondarya and Tashkent regions. The issue was discussed at a meeting on October 23, 2026.
Who participated in the negotiations
First Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology Feruza Hamidova held talks with the regional manager of Cengiz Holding in Uzbekistan, CEO of CENERGO LLC Janer Karabay.
What was discussed
- opportunities for geological study of promising sites in the country;
- exploration and extraction of coal in Surkhondarya and Tashkent regions;
- provisions of the new version of the law "On Subsoil Resources";
- procedure for obtaining the right to use subsoil sites.
Representatives of the Turkish company were briefed on legal requirements for entrepreneurs and investors, as well as legislative opportunities for project implementation.
Access to sites through E-auksion
Special attention was given to obtaining the right to use subsoil resources through the E-auksion electronic platform. According to the ministry, the mechanism provides such rights through transparent electronic auctions.
The meeting focused on prospects for cooperation in geology and development of Uzbekistan's mineral resources. No specific agreements, investment volumes, or timelines were mentioned.