RESEARCH OF GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION AND ECONOMIC PARAMETERS OF THE TYUBEGATAN SYLVINITE DEPOSIT

Abstract

The article considers geological and economic aspects of the development of the Tyubegatan sylvinite ore deposit in Uzbekistan. It analyzes global trends in the mining and processing of potassium salts and the place of Uzbekistan among the leading producing countries. Data on ore reserves, chemical composition of sylvinite and methods of extrac-tion are provided. Technological features of the deposit development, including geodynamic risks and infrastructure lim-itations are considered. Prospects for increasing production volumes, expanding production capacities and export potential of potash fertilizers are assessed. The calculation of economic indicators of mining and processing of potassium salts is given, demonstrating a significant contribution of the deposit to the development of the agricultural and chemical sectors of the country’s economy.