BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
23. The establishment of a laboratory compliant
with international standards is planned as part of the development
of Azerbaijan’s mining (metal ores) and metallurgical industry.


This is outlined in the "State program on the development of the mining
(metal ores) and metallurgical industry for 2027–2030," approved by
the President ofthe Republic of AzerbaijanIlham Aliyev.


In accordance with item 8.1.7 of the State Program’s action
plan, work will be undertaken to establish a laboratory compliant
with international standards for the mining (metal ores) and
metallurgical industries.


According to the document, the current situation regarding the
establishment of the laboratory will be assessed between 2027 and
2030—taking international best practices in the field into
account—and a feasibility study for the laboratory's creation will
be prepared.


The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR), the
Ministry of Economy, the Azerbaijan Investment and Business
Development Agency (AIBDA), and AzerGold CJSC will participate in
the implementation of this measure.







The state program also envisages establishing the necessary
material and technical infrastructure to ensure the laboratory
operates in compliance with international standards. Furthermore,
plans are in place to secure accreditation for the laboratory.


The document notes that, alongside the laboratory's
establishment, the provision of laboratory analysis and related
services in the relevant sector will be ensured.


Thus, the new laboratory is expected to enable the analysis of
materials and metal ores used in the mining and metallurgical
industries in accordance with international standards. The
laboratory's operations are intended to facilitate both the
enhancement of the quality of industrial analyses and the more
systematic provision of relevant services.


The state program specifically stipulates that measures to
establish the laboratory be implemented with due regard for
international best practices. To this end, the plan involves an
initial assessment of the current situation and the determination
of the economic and technical rationale for the laboratory's
establishment, followed by the provision of the necessary material
and technical infrastructure and the completion of the
accreditation process.