A record for silver mining was set in Yakutia

In Yakutia, the volume of silver production in 2025 reached the historical mark of 587 tons. This is 90% more than was produced in the same period in 2024. These are the data from the Republican Ministry of Industry and Geology.

According to the head of Yakutia, Aisen Nikolaev, the region remains stable in the growing sanctions situation. The pace of extractive industries in these conditions can not be reduced.

The positive dynamics of industrial production is the main source of income. The enterprises "Forecast", "Forecast-Silver" and "GeoProMining Verkhne Menkeche" are key, said Nikolaev. And Verkhoyansky, Tomponsky and Kobyai districts are the main ones where silver is mined, writes IA YakutiaMedia.

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev said that investments in the economy of the Far East were noticeably ahead of the national average. Over the past decade, about 20 trillion rubles have been invested in the development of the region.

During the "Results of the Year", Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to pay attention to the energy sector of the Northern regions.
"We will develop the possibility of networks and generation in Yakutia, this is very important. This is a treasure trove of minerals, there is something to work on," Putin said.

He also noted that the coal component of the energy sector is developing well in Yakutia, but you can also think about other sources of energy — gas and oil components.

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