The global shift towards clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, has led to a substantial surge in the demand for minerals essential for powering these technologies. Escalating demand underscores the growing importance of international collaboration with mining jurisdictions in Central Asia, Mongolia Caspian & Caucus regions in addressing the mineral requirements of the advancing global energy transition.

The high-level session organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Senior officials will present and discuss projects and business opportunities.

Experts and Companies will present and discuss business opportunities in the Raw Materials domain. During the session, the speakers will address the following questions:

• What is the status of mineral exploration in respective countries?
• What strategies can enhance the effectiveness of public exploration programs?
• What is the most effective method for leveraging exploration findings to attract and reduce the risks associated with private investments?
• What companies are doing to improve ESG performance?

The development of critical raw materials across Eurasia is heavily reliant on the financial markets and strategic investors. However, in 2023, many mining companies in the region were negatively impacted by rising costs, inflation, shrinking exports, and the “impact investment” requirements to improve ESG performance. The ongoing war in Ukraine and dependence on Russia and China continue to drive up investment risk discounts and the cost of borrowing. This session will focus on good practices in financing and investing the exploration of raw materials while safeguarding the environment and welfare of local communities.

The mining industry is facing both challenges and opportunities as it moves towards a more sustainable future. Companies will present and discuss projects, cases and solutions in the ESG, Net Zero strategies, Climate Change, Water Management and Green Energy transition domain. Attendees can expect to gain insights into exciting projects, cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and efficient resource management strategies driving the sector forward.