The mining sector
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production volumes of the mining sector, billion KGS | 2.61 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 6.9 |
| Inflow of direct foreign investments in the mining sector, thousand U.S. dollars | 6,375.7 | 1,028.4 | 27,544.9 | 27,828. |
Distribution of licenses per types of commercial minerals
| Types of commercial minerals | Quantity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 122 | 12% |
| Metals | 56 | 6% |
| Alluvial gold | 43 | 4% |
| Water resources | 168 | 17% |
| Non-metallic raw materials | 418 | 41% |
| Oil and gas | 53 | 5% |
| Coal | 153 | 15% |
| Total | 1013 | 100% |
