Development of coal deposit begins in Batken region

12:37, 30 августа 2024, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Nargiza TOKOEVA

Development of Urmezan-3 coal deposit has begun in Batken district of Batken region. The press service of Kyrgyzkomur state enterprise reported.

The cost of the project is $3 million. The state company is engaged in coal mining in order to provide the region’s population with low-cost coal.

At least 26 people are employed at the deposit. Its area is 5 hectares.