Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 12. The first stone
for the construction of the iron ore enrichment plant was laid in
the Bobojon Ghafurov district of Tajikistan’s Sughd region, with
President Emomali Rahmon in attendance, Trend reports via the
Tajik president’s press service.
The plant will be built with both domestic and foreign
investments, equipped with modern technologies for the extraction
and processing of iron ore and other associated minerals, as well
as for the production and export of high-quality products. The ore
reserves at the site are estimated at approximately 60 million
tons.
Construction will proceed in two stages: the first phase is
expected to be completed by 2027, with the second phase set for
completion by 2031. The plant’s projected annual capacity will be
2.5 million tons of ore, producing 1.1 million tons of concentrate.
The iron content in the ore ranges from 62 percent to 65 percent.
Additionally, other black and non-ferrous metals will also be
extracted from the site.
The plant is set to replace imports and will direct a
significant portion of its output to export markets.
Currently, 600 local and foreign specialists are working on the
construction site. Upon the completion of the first phase, 1,200
people will be employed, with more than 2,000 workers expected once
the plant is fully operational, offering stable jobs and
competitive salaries.
A sand, gravel, and concrete production facility is already in
operation on the site to support construction.
Infrastructure development is also ongoing, including the
construction of a 220 kV high-voltage power line extending 14
kilometers, a 17-kilometer water pipeline, and a 15-kilometer
access road. In the future, a separate 30-kilometer railway line is
also planned.