A meeting was held in Tashkent between the leadership of the Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan and a delegation from the international company SLB (Schlumberger), led by Lindsay Lomas, Vice President for the Asia Region. The negotiations were also attended by Minister B. Islamov, his First Deputy F. Hamidova, and heads of relevant departments.
The parties focused on developing cooperation in geology and the mining industry, as well as improving the qualifications of industry specialists. Joint initiatives aimed at implementing promising projects and introducing modern digital solutions were discussed.
A separate block of negotiations focused on the digitalization of geological processes and the use of artificial intelligence technologies for data analysis and management of industry processes. The authorities of Uzbekistan consider such solutions as a tool to increase the efficiency and accuracy of geological exploration.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further expanding the partnership, including technological and educational projects, as well as exchanging experience between specialists.
