High-ranking officials attended the event, including the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev, Minister Medera Mashiev, First Deputy Minister Bolot Dzhusupbekov, as well as other deputies and experts. Employees of the central office of the ministry and heads of regional departments and nature reserves were also represented.
During the meeting, an analysis of the results achieved in 2025 was conducted, and key tasks for 2026 were identified.
Over the past five years, significant reforms have been implemented in the field of subsoil use, and state control has been strengthened. In 2024-2025, eight major projects were put into operation, and in 2025, 105 licenses were issued to state enterprises. As a result of violations of licensing requirements, 320 licenses were revoked, and currently, 2014 licenses are active.
The total revenue to the budget from the sector over the past five years amounted to more than 217.9 billion soms, which is 3.5 times higher than previous figures. In 2025, revenues reached a record 65.4 billion soms. Throughout the year, 40 auctions were held, bringing in 105.6 million soms to the budget. During this period, 141 tons of gold were extracted.
Since 2021, the Kumtor deposit has been under state control, and over five years, 100.6 billion soms have been received in the budget in the form of taxes and mandatory payments.
The net profit of the enterprise in 2025 amounted to 706 million US dollars, with 70 tons of gold extracted and reserves increased.
To improve air quality in Bishkek and the Chui region, restrictions have been introduced on the use of low-quality coal, and an interdepartmental commission is in operation. As part of projects supported by the World Bank and KOICA, amounting to 50 and 10 million US dollars respectively, measures are being implemented to improve air quality in the country.
In 2025, concepts of environmental safety and carbon neutrality were approved, and international cooperation was expanded. More than 1 billion US dollars in investments were attracted to the mining industry.
As a result of inspections in 2025, 5,749 violations were identified, and damages amounting to 143.2 million soms were compensated. A state enterprise "Ekooperator" was created, which collected 74 million soms in recycling fees.
Under the "Zhashyl Muras" program, 8.2 million seedlings were planted, and the ecological corridor "Ak Ilbirs" was created. The population of snow leopards in the country has reached over 500 individuals.
In the Issyk-Kul region, 99 raids were conducted, during which illegal fishing nets were eliminated, and restrictions on the use of plastic products were introduced.
Protected natural areas attracted 271,000 tourists, bringing 37.7 million soms to the budget.
To strengthen the material and technical base of the ministry, the construction of new administrative buildings has begun, and 38 service vehicles, modern laboratory equipment, drones, camera traps, and field equipment have been purchased.
Based on the results of the board meeting, tasks were set to expand geological exploration, enhance the level of environmental control, deepen digitalization, and implement climate policy.
The ministry emphasized that work on the effective use of natural resources, ensuring environmental safety, and sustainable development will continue in 2026.
