Ezergold CJSC participated in the 8th International Mining and Metallurgical Forum UIMF 2026 in Tashkent, which was held with the support of the Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan with the participation of more than 500 representatives from 19 countries. In a speech at the plenary meeting, the CEO of Ezergold's subsidiary in Uzbekistan - Foreign Enterprise Ezergold Uzbekistan LLC, Ilyas Ismaili, presented information on the developing strategic partnership in the mining industry and joint projects planned for implementation. The importance of creating the first Ezergold subsidiary outside of Azerbaijan, in Uzbekistan, was noted, and detailed information was provided about the project that the new company plans to implement in Uzbekistan. In the initial phase of joint development of the Aqaba gold deposit in the Kashkadaria region, it is planned to conduct geological explorations, resource evaluation according to international standards, metallurgical tests and environmental studies, based on the results of which a joint venture will be created for its exploitation. Geological research of gold and rare earth elements in the areas of Tushimhit, Bushtot and Bobushil in the Navoi region, joint exploration of other deposits in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, as well as prospects for implementing projects in third countries are also discussed. During the forum, successful models of investment to ensure sustainable economic development of Central Asia, strengthening the region's position as an industrial center and issues of resource security were discussed. There was also an exchange of views on the formation of production chains with high added value and opportunities to enter new markets.