{"id":4862,"date":"2025-10-28T18:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/?p=4862"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:54:18","slug":"critical-minerals-and-the-future-of-the-energy-transition-discussed-at-uimf-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/ge\/critical-minerals-and-the-future-of-the-energy-transition-discussed-at-uimf-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Minerals and the Future of the Energy Transition Discussed at UIMF 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tashkent, October 28\u201329, 2025 \u2014 The International Mining and Metallurgical Forum UIMF 2025 hosted a special session titled \u201cMetals of the Technological Revolution: Critical Minerals.\u201d The discussion brought together leading experts to examine the growing strategic importance of critical raw materials for technological development and the global energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session was moderated by George Kekelidze, Executive Director of EUROSOLAR Georgia &amp; EUROSOLAR Uzbekistan and Director of Innovation Energy LLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critical minerals such as lithium, rare earth elements, copper, and other strategic materials play an increasingly important role in renewable energy technologies, electric mobility, energy storage systems, and digital infrastructure. As the global transition toward low-carbon economies accelerates, the responsible development of mineral resources has become a priority for governments and industry worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel featured distinguished speakers including Han Ilhan, Advisor to the Chairman of the Uzbek Technological Metals Complex, Maksud Isakov, Director of the Institute of Mineral Resources, Victor Davydov, Co-Founder and Environmental &amp; Sustainability Consulting Director at ENSOR Management Consultants, Bolat Sarsenov, Manager at EY Kazakhstan Climate Change and Sustainability Services, and \u0130lhan Bettemir, Founder of GEMAR Environmental Measurement and Analysis Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the session, participants discussed sustainable extraction practices, environmental standards, technological innovation, and international cooperation mechanisms that can support responsible mineral development. Particular attention was given to Uzbekistan\u2019s significant mineral resource potential and the country\u2019s growing role in global supply chains for strategic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts emphasized that cooperation between government institutions, scientific organizations, and industry players is essential for maximizing economic benefits while ensuring environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"4864\" src=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_37.jpg 675w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_37-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_37-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"4865\" src=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_38.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_38.jpg 675w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_38-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_38-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"4866\" src=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_39-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_39-1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_39-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_39-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"4867\" src=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_41.jpg 675w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iitech.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foto_41-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tashkent, October 28\u201329, 2025 \u2014 The International Mining and Metallurgical Forum UIMF 2025 hosted a special session titled \u201cMetals of the Technological Revolution: Critical Minerals.\u201d The discussion brought together leading experts to examine the growing strategic importance of critical raw materials for technological development and the global energy transition. 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