The US-based company Intertech Process Technology plans to launch a major initiative to deploy a network of modular, autonomous gold mining plants across the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan. Matthew Gradowski, the company’s president, announced the venture during an interview with the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
According to Gradowski, Intertech is partnering with local enterprises, including the Navoi and Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combinates, which are the largest gold producers in the country.
"We are currently launching a highly promising, large-scale program to set up a network of modular, autonomous gold extraction plants in the Kyzylkum Desert," he stated.
Gradowski noted that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has previously referred to the Kyzylkum Desert as Uzbekistan's "treasure trove."
"This new program will serve as a new key to unlocking that treasure trove. Through this project, we will be able to boost Uzbekistan’s annual gold production by approximately 25 to 30 tons, which translates to an estimated market value of 5 billion dollars," the Intertech head declared.
He also shared that visiting Uzbekistan firsthand allowed him to "feel and truly understand the dynamics of the local business environment."
According to Gradowski, the current climate is ideal for expanding commercial ties. He credited this momentum to the strong relationship between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US President Donald Trump, as well as the C5+1 diplomatic platform, which he described as highly effective for American enterprises.
"Uzbekistan is arguably the most forward-thinking country in Central Asia, offering an exceptional foundation and ideal conditions for attracting international businesses," he concluded.
Intertech Process Technology is an American mining technology company specializing in ore processing and the supply of modular facilities for the extraction and enrichment of gold and other metals, such as copper and silver. According to its website, the company provides modular processing plants and specialized machinery for the mining sector.
In Uzbekistan, Intertech Process Technology is primarily known for its collaborations with the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat (NGMK). The company's portfolio highlights several projects completed for NGMK, including work on the Marjanbulak gold extraction plant, as well as the turnkey delivery of an autonomous gravity-based pilot plant designed to test ore samples from various regional deposits.
Furthermore, Intertech Process Technology notes that it assisted NGMK in securing the prestigious Good Delivery status from the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This accreditation is essential for ensuring that the refinery's gold meets global quality and liquidity standards on international markets.
Beyond these ventures, Intertech Process Technology has been named as a member of the consortium tasked with the comprehensive development of the Uch-Kulach polymetallic deposit in the Jizzakh region. The consortium also features HPO Service GmbH, SEPRO Mineral Systems Corporation, and Alliance Capital K/S, with HPO Service GmbH designated as the project operator.
Notably, by the end of 2025, NGMK—Uzbekistan's largest corporate entity—increased its annual gold production to 98.2 tons (+2.1%), though its overall growth rate has begun to experience a slowdown.
To counter this, the president announced in late December that Uzbekistan plans to execute a series of massive projects across its gold and silver deposits. This strategic push aims to expand ore processing capacities and elevate the country's total gold production to 175 tons annually by the year 2030.
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