Natural Resources


Uzbekistan is rich in natural resources, with significant mineral deposits and reserves of oil and natural gas. Possessing the world's fourth-largest gold reserves, Uzbekistan ranks as the seventh largest producer globally, and the country's Muruntau mine – operated by the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMMC) – is among the largest gold mines operating today.

Furthermore, Uzbekistan has among the world's largest reserves of uranium, as well as an abundance of strategically important metals such as copper, zinc, lead, tungsten and molybdenum. That's before you consider Uzbekistan's leading renewables potential, with abundant wind and solar resources to drive the energy transition, both in the region and beyond.

Uzbekistan's Proven Resources

ResourcesRank in the WorldProven Resources
Gold15184 mln oz
Natural Gas10187 trln m
Copper1044,7 mln t
Uranium16139,2 thous t

Uzbekistan Has the Most Promising Wind and Solar Energy Potential in Central Asia

Country Capacity by Status and Type in Megawatts

Solar

Wind

Prospective
Operating