BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Uzbek Mining
Industry and Geology Ministry met with a delegation from China’s
State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Co. Ltd. (SNURDC) to
discuss opportunities for cooperation in the mining sector.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Mining
Industry and Geology, following the meeting between Uzbek Mining
Industry and Geology Minister Bobir Islamov and China’s State
Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Co. Ltd. (SNURDC) led by
Chairman Chi Xuefeng.
During the meeting, Uzbek side briefed the delegation on ongoing
reforms in the country’s mining industry and outlined key
priorities of government policy aimed at developing the sector. The
parties noted that the strong partnership between Uzbekistan and
China provides a solid foundation for launching new joint
projects.
Chi expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended to the
delegation and praised the scope of reforms being implemented in
Uzbekistan’s mining industry. He also reaffirmed SNURDC’s strategic
interest in expanding cooperation with Uzbek companies.
The talks underscored the mutual interest of both sides in
building long-term cooperation. Officials said planned initiatives
could help strengthen Uzbek-Chinese partnerships in the mining
sector and support the adoption of advanced technologies.
State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Co. Ltd. (SNURDC) is
a Chinese state-owned company specializing in the exploration,
development, mining and acquisition of uranium resources. The
company is part of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), one
of China's largest nuclear energy groups and a key player in the
country's nuclear power industry.
SNURDC is responsible for securing uranium supplies for China's
expanding fleet of nuclear power plants. To achieve this, the
company invests in uranium exploration and mining projects both
within China and internationally, while also pursuing partnerships
with foreign governments and mining companies.
