Central Asia Mining Forum 15-21.9.2024
We will organise a Business and Familiarisation Trip to Central Asian Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan focusing on the mining sector in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Mining Finland, the Uzbek Chamber of European Commerce, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan and Mr. Petri Numminen, Honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan 15–21.9.2024. The trip will be led by Finland’s Ambassador for Central Asia, Mr. Ilkka Räisänen.
During the trip, you will learn about the business opportunities in the Central Asian mining sector, partners, authorities, ongoing and future national and international projects, and project financiers. During the trip, you will visit Tashkent, Almaty and Bishkek, all of which will provide an opportunity to meet local mining and other operators in the industry. In addition, the “29th Central Asian International Mining Exploration & Mining Equipment Exhibition” in Almaty will be visited during the trip.
Additionally, we will meet with the staff of the EU delegations in these countries. Discussions will cover the EU strategy concerning critical raw materials (CRM) and logistics between Europe and Central Asia.
All three target countries are significant mining countries in Central Asia, and their business environment also enables Finnish companies to operate. In addition to traditional mining, it is expected that there will be plenty of opportunities for Finnish expertise in environmental issues. The green transition and the management of natural resources according to the principles of sustainable development are topical issues in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. In all these countries, extractive industries generate a significant share of the national economy’s income and their development is under pressure. Many Finnish companies have been active in the area for a long time, and recently Finns have conquered new markets in Central Asia, especially in minimizing the harmful effects of mining.
In all three target countries, business has developed positively in recent years, and the demand for Western technology is growing strongly.
Preliminary itinerary 15.9 – 21.9.2024
| Destination | Time | Program | Recommended flights |
| Tashkent | Sun 15.9.2024 | Resting for the morning, from 12 noon Tashkent sightseeing and get together with representatives of the UZ mining industry | Helsinki -Tashkent 14.9. Arrives 15.9. 7:20 |
| Mon 16.9.2024 | Mining seminar and company presentations, B-to-B negotiations, meeting with EU delegation, joint dinner | ||
| Tue 17.9.2024 | Separate negotiations with potential partners (morning) | Tashkent – Almaty (Air Astana) Departs klo 14:00 | |
| Almaty | Tue 17.9.2024 | Accommodation and dinner, possibly together with representatives of KZ mining/ministry | Tashkent-Almaty 17.9. Arrives 15:30 |
| Wed 18.9.2024 | 29th Central Asian International Mining Exploration &; Mining Equipment Exhibition, meeting with EU delegation | ||
| Thu 19.9.2024 | Separate negotiations with potential partners (morning) or visit to the above-mentioned partners or visiting the Exhibition | Almaty – Bishkek (Air Astana) Departs 16:35 | |
| Bishkek | Fri 19.9.2024 | Accommodation and dinner, possibly together with representatives of the KG mining industry/ministry | Almaty-Bishkek 19.9 Arrives 18:25 |
| Fri 20.9.2024 | Mining seminar and company presentations, B-to-B negotiations, meeting with EU delegation, joint dinner | ||
| Sat 21.9.2024 | Return to Finland or separate negotiations with potential partners | Bishkek-Helsinki 21.9. Departure e.g. 10:15 arrives 18:35 / Same flights available also for Sun 22.9. |
The business trip will be arranged if at least 8 companies will take part. A maximum of 20 companies will be accepted on the trip.
The price of the trip is 3500 € (+VAT 24%) / participant. The price does not include flights. (Round trip from Helsinki in economy class is expected to cost about 800 €: Turkish Airlines – via Istanbul, Multi-city Helsinki – Istanbul – Tashkent, Bishkek – Istanbul – Helsinki).
Flights between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan cost about 100 – 200€ / flight. If necessary, the organiser can assist in booking the flights.
The abovementioned price includes accommodation in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Business forums and related events, meetings and transportation. Airport transfers, meals and interpretation services are also included in the price. (Note: Flights are not included)
The recommended departure from Helsinki is 14.9. (Turkish Airlines) and return 21.9. If desired, the participant can book flights from Finland to Central Asia also at other times. However, we recommend booking pre-booked flights between countries so that airport transfers can be arranged as planned.
Registrations and requests for additional information by 10.8.2024 to anssi.karppinen@qide.fi
