TOKYO, October 12. /Dunyo IA/. Within the framework of the “JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Programs” in Japan, a presentation has been delivered on environmentally sustainable mining and processing of mineral resources, as well as the application of remote sensing technologies in geological exploration, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event brought together representatives from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Madagascar, Mozambique, Argentina, Laos, Serbia, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Following the opening ceremony, delegates from the participating states presented country reports on the current status and development prospects of their mining industries.

Uzbek side outlined the achievements secured in the mining sector, the nation's mineral resource base, and the economic potential of the industry. Special emphasis was placed on advancing the extraction and processing of gold, uranium, copper, lithium and other strategically valuable resources, modernizing the sector, implementing advanced technologies, as well as utilizing digital solutions and remote sensing in geological exploration.

Presentation noted the significance of the mineral resource potential for economic growth, industrial development and the expansion of the country's export opportunities. It also highlighted the prospects for international cooperation, attracting advanced foreign technologies and exchanging experience in geological exploration, mining, and processing.

During the discussions, participants emphasized the need to develop the sector by balancing economic efficiency with modern environmental requirements, increasing resource efficiency and improving waste management.

Uzbekistan's participation in the program creates additional opportunities to exchange experience with foreign partners and study advanced Japanese approaches to the sustainable development of mineral resources and the technological modernization of the industry.