15:26 - 22.09.2026

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September 22, Fineko/abc.az. “A complete chain of the mining industry—all the way to the final product—must be created. Indeed, this entails ore extraction and the establishment of several plants,” said President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting dedicated to the State Program on the development of the mining and metallurgical industry.

The head of state added: “Beneficiation, pelletizing, and hot briquetted iron plants must be constructed. Naturally, the transportation of this ore is also important; therefore, concessions should be made on transportation tariffs to ensure economic efficiency. A maximum environmental assessment must be conducted, and all ecological standards must be strictly observed.”