According to the Legal Information Network of the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan, President Emomali Rahmon has ordered the declassification of data on the Ikal tungsten-gold deposit located 60 kilometers from Khorog in the Rushan District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. This move aims to attract foreign investment. Currently, relevant data on this deposit is stored in the National Geological Information Reserve of the Tajikistan Geology Service. In addition to tungsten and gold, the deposit also contains copper and cobalt.
Tungsten is a rare metal known for its high melting point, high density, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity properties, earning it the nickname "industrial teeth." It has a wide range of applications in aerospace, military, electronics, metallurgy, and other fields. Tungsten is an indispensable raw material, especially in the production of hard alloys. The abundant tungsten resources in the Ikal tungsten-gold deposit will inject new vitality into Tajikistan's industrial development.
Gold is a precious metal regarded as a symbol of wealth since ancient times. It not only occupies an important position in jewelry making but also plays an irreplaceable role in finance, electronics, and other fields. The gold resources in the Ikal tungsten-gold deposit will bring considerable economic benefits to Tajikistan and attract more international investors for mining and processing.
Copper is an essential industrial raw material known for its good electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility. It has a wide range of applications in electrical, construction, transportation, communications, and other fields. The copper resources in the Ikal tungsten-gold deposit will provide strong support for Tajikistan's industrial development and promote cooperation and exchanges with other countries in the copper industry.
Cobalt is an important strategic metal with a wide range of applications in new energy, aerospace, military, and other fields. Cobalt is an indispensable raw material, especially in the production of lithium-ion batteries. The cobalt resources in the Ikal tungsten-gold deposit will provide significant support for Tajikistan's development in the new energy industry and enhance the country's position and influence in the international cobalt market.
