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22-640: Zarafshon is called "the gold capital of Uzbekistan" . It is home of the Navoi Mining & Metallurgy Combinat 's Central Mining Administration, charged with mining and processing gold from the nearby Muruntau open-pit mine. Between 1995 and 2006, the Muruntau gold mining and processing operation was run by the Zarafshan-Newmont Joint Venture , a foreign direct investment by Newmont Mining Corporation of Denver , Colorado (at

44-516: A 3rd place finish in the 2002 season. The parachuting section was highly popular, but it has ceased to exist. The "Zar-Dan" parachute team has earned many awards, and prizes. In competitions for the CIS Cup, Zarafshon athletes secured a place among the top three. Navoi Mining %26 Metallurgy Combinat NMMC (English: Joint-stock company Navoi Mining & Metallurgy Company , Uzbek : Navoiy kon-metallurgiya kombinati aksiyadorlik jamiyati )

66-551: A turnover of 3.5 billion dollars. In 2012, it employed 65,000 people. In 2013, 1,663 tonnes of uranium were delivered to China, for which Uzbekistan is the second-largest uranium supplier after Kazakhstan. In 2014, the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) signed a contract to deliver 2,000 tonnes of uranium concentrates annually to India until 2018. The company announced its intention to Eurobond in 2022 and IPO internationally shortly thereafter. In accordance with

88-653: Is Progress Stadium with has a capacity of 5,000 and is located in Zarafshan . In August 2013 the Progress Stadium was closed for reconstruction. From August 2013 to May 2014 the club played its home matches in the 10,000-seater Sogdiana Stadium in Navoiy . The Sogdiana Stadium is the home ground of the Navoiy club, FC Yuzhanin Navoiy . In May 2014 the club moved to another newly built stadium located in Navoiy,

110-691: Is an Uzbek professional football club based in Navoiy . They play in the Uzbekistan Super League . The club is named after the Qizilqum desert, the biggest in Central Asia. Qizilqum in Uzbek means "red sands". Qizilqum was founded in 1967 under the name Progress . The club changed its name several times and was known as Qizilqum before becoming known as Progress . Since 1997 it has played as Qizilqum . The club made its debut in

132-656: Is located at Zarkent, Samarqand Region . It was founded in January 1964 for the development of the Sabirsay uranium deposit. SMA's main activities: It was founded in 1963 as a maintenance shop for the purposes of repair of NMMC's equipment. NMBP is quite large unit which produces all kinds of castings; provides NMMC with spare parts, pumps, metal constructions, liner, outdoor equipment; produces wood-working machines and metal-removal machine tools, welding electrodes, consumer goods (washing machines, kitchen machines). This unit

154-509: Is significant in the republic as having facilities for repair of complex equipment used outside of NMMC. "Zarafshan-Newmont" was Uzbek-American joint venture that had been put into operation in May 1995 for processing of sub-economic and low grade gold ore of Muruntau Deposit. "Zarafshan-Newmont" JV is a plant using heap leaching technology not previously applied in CIS countries. "Zarafshan-Newmont" JV

176-561: Is the Central Mining Department, which currently includes 29 main and auxiliary divisions. The main task of the Central Mining Department is the development of precious metal deposits ( gold , silver ) and their mining. The city is situated in the central part of the Kyzylkum Desert , located 30 kilometers away from the largest gold deposit in the republic, " Muruntau ". In 2020 it was the largest gold mine in

198-538: Is the largest Uzbek industrial enterprise, is involved in the mining industry, and is one of the top ten largest gold producers in the world. The company's most important gold ore deposits are located in the Kyzyl Kum Desert . In 2008, the South Korean company Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) signed a contract to supply 2,600 tonnes of uranium until 2015. In 2011, the company achieved

220-531: The Olympic Games , while motocross riders have maintained leadership in national competitions. The powerlifting team has participated in many world championships, achieving significant results and winning top honors. The sailing team has been involved in numerous international competitions and consistently ranks among the leaders. The football club " FC Qizilqum " has been competing in the Uzbekistan Super League since 2000, with its highest achievement being

242-574: The Uzbek League in 2000. In its first season the club finished in 11th position. One year later, in the 2001 season, the club finished in 6th place in final League table. At the end of the 2002 season the club finished in 3rd position behind runners-up Neftchi Farg'ona which is their highest finishing position in the Uzbek League to date. Since 2000 the club has consequently played in the top league of Uzbek football. The club's home ground

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264-562: The Yoshlar Stadium , to play its home matches. Yoshlar Stadium with the attached sporting complex was built for Umid nihollari 2012 ; the republican sports games among school students. The construction work of the 12,500-all seater stadium and sporting complex started in April 2011 and finished in 2012. The sporting complex includes two indoor courts for volleyball, handball, basketball and other facilities. The festive opening of

286-472: The Soviet Union, and only a few left to return. Zarafshon became the third industrial city in Navoiy region , after Uchquduq and Navoiy , built due to the establishment of city-forming enterprises (Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat and Navoiyazot) in the region in the late 50s and early 60s. The largest division of Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat is located in the city of Zarafshon, it

308-499: The city features artificial vegetation and beautiful parks. Zarafshon has been the venue for numerous sports competitions, including the Asian Powerlifting Championship in 2004, an international sailing tournament among CIS countries, and many other events. In 2004 alone, Zarafshon hosted 150 sports events of various levels. Athletes from Zarafshon have excelled in various sports. Swimmers have competed in

330-632: The city. Initially, the city was created as the residence of workers servicing industrial facilities for gold mining located at Muruntau Mine and «Bessopan» industrial site and being a part of Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combinat . Gold production from the Muruntau Mine deposit accounted for approximately 30% of total gold production in the USSR. During the Soviet period, the gold mine was being developed non-stop. Workers were recruited from all over

352-579: The decision of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan , from January 1, 2022, the state enterprise Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine was reorganized and the following enterprises were organized on its basis: NMA was founded in 1958 in Uchkuduk for uranium\ mining in open pits and in underground mines on the base of Uchkuduk Deposit. Currently NMA's main activities are as follows: CMA

374-455: The early 1960s and continued until the collapse of the USSR , 1965 is considered the official year of the city's foundation. On January 16, 1967, Zarafshon received the status of an urban-type settlement . At the time of the collapse of the USSR, the city had 12 microdistricts with typical Soviet (3-, 4-, 5-, 7- and 9-story) buildings. There were 8 comprehensive schools and 21 kindergartens in

396-618: The new Yoshlar Stadium was held in May 2012 with the opening of the Umid nihollari 2012 games. In November 2012 the AFC awarded the new stadium A category class. The first official football match was played on 3 May 2014. This was a League match between Qizilqum and Dinamo Samarkand . Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. As of February 2014 This article about an Uzbekistani football club

418-533: The time the largest U.S. investor in Uzbekistan - it was also the first major Western investment in the region since the breakup of the Soviet Union). Uzbekistan expropriated the company's assets in 2006 and by 2007 had taken full ownership of the mine. Zarafshan Airport ( IATA : AFS ) is served by Uzbekistan Airlines with direct daily flights to and from Tashkent . Construction of the city began in

440-674: The world The city boasts a unique water supply system sourced from the Amu Darya River (with approximately 250 kilometers of pipes under constant control). It includes 12 residential micro-districts with improved architectural planning from the Soviet era, two micro-districts under construction, cultural facilities (cultural centers, creative hubs), sports amenities (stadium, swimming pool, gyms, and sports complexes), commercial areas (shops, markets, shopping centers), healthcare institutions, and various other public facilities. Additionally,

462-580: Was constructed owing to use of foreign investment and technology. It is the first successfully realized large foreign investment in the Republic of Uzbekistan. This joint venture is closed now. All machines and production lane moved to NMMC (CMA). Newmont doesn't have share in this JV anymore. At the moment it's a property of NMMC under the name of "Dense Leaching Workshop." Founded in 1967 carries out industrial and civil construction, building of automobile roads and railways. FC Qizilqum Zarafshon Qizilqum Zarafshon ( Uzbek : Qizilqum futbol klubi ),

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484-531: Was founded in 1964 in Zarafshan for development of Muruntau Mine - unique gold ore Deposit. Gold mining and processing facilities were constructed on its base. Since March 1967 CMA has been mining gold in open pit, fulfilling the complete set of works – from prospecting and exploration till gold bars manufacture. Gold and silver produced by CMA's Hydrometallurgical Plant #2 conform to the International Standards. CMA's main activities: SMA

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