Agency
Mining Inspectorate
Inspectorate for Mining and Geology under the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology
Supervision of legal and safety compliance in subsoil use, mining and exploration.
Contacts
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, lunch 13:00–14:00
Citizens’ reception
Minister’s reception: last Monday of the month
Address
49 Olimlar St, Mirzo Ulugbek district, Tashkent 100164
Key functions
- 01Implements national policy on mining, geology and subsoil use
- 02Exploration and evaluation of mineral deposits, granting of subsoil-use rights
- 03Coordinates large enterprises such as the Navoi and Almalyk mining and metallurgical complexes
- 04Oversees the inspectorate for mining and geology
- 05The Geological Museum and sector universities belong to its system
About
The Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology was established in 2023 on the basis of the State Committee for Geology and Mineral Resources. It is responsible for mineral exploration and the evaluation of deposits, granting subsoil-use rights and developing the mining and metallurgy sector. The Navoi and Almalyk mining and metallurgical complexes and Uzbekcoal are among the large enterprises in its system.
A point of interest for visitors is the Geological Museum of Uzbekistan in Tashkent, next to the ministry building, which displays the country’s mineral wealth. The Inspectorate for Mining and Geology operates under the ministry.
The head office is in Tashkent on Olimlar Street.
Phone numbers and hours can change — call ahead before you visit.