In the first half of 2024, Kyrgyzstan extracted more than 1 million tons of coal, according to a meeting held by Acting Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Azis Saparaliev, with representatives from 30 coal mining companies.
The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming heating season and ensuring timely delivery of quality coal to various regions of the country.
During the meeting, it was reported that 437,000 tons of coal were extracted from the Kara-Keche coal field, while the Agulak block of the Min-Kush field yielded 200,000 tons.
The Ministry of Natural Resources noted that the bulk of coal extraction is expected to occur in the second half of the year due to increased demand as winter approaches, as pre-extracted coal tends to degrade in quality.
The Ministry’s plan for 2024 is to extract a total of 4.6 million tons of coal, as outlined in license agreements. As of July 1, Kyrgyzstan has issued 392 coal mining licenses.
