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Pakrut Gold Mine

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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The Pakrut Gold Mine is located in the Vahdat District, approximately 112 kilometers northeast of Dushanbe within the Kofarnihon River basin. The mine is operated by China Nonferrous Gold (formerly Kryso Resources) and represents one of the largest mining investment projects in Tajikistan. Gold production officially commenced in 2016 following extensive exploration work that confirmed substantial reserves of both gold and silver. The project features an underground mine and a state-of-the-art processing plant with a daily capacity of approximately 2,000 tons of ore. Due to the challenging topography of the Gissar Range, the construction of infrastructure and power supply lines required complex engineering solutions. The Pakrut mine contributes significantly to Tajikistan's national gold exports and serves as a major employer in the region. The sustainable development of this deposit is a key part of the Tajik government's strategy to modernize the mining sector and increase state revenues through precious metal sales.

Location: Tajikistan
Nearby: Nurek (25 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	-10	-9	-3	3	8	13	16	15	10	4	-3	-8
Rain mm	34	48	56	54	37	14	5	2	2	13	34	36

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Pakrut Gold Mine represents a prominent ultra-modern mining project high in the remote mountains of Tajikistan, standing as a significant example of major foreign direct investment shaping the local extractive economy.

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Visiting

Casual tourist access into the active mining concession area is highly restricted for strict safety and operational security reasons, meaning visitors generally cannot tour the internal gold extraction facilities at all.

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Where to view it

Travelers trekking or driving through the rugged valleys surrounding the Vahdat district might only catch distant glimpses of the industrial infrastructure, heavy transport tracks, and access roads leading toward the mountain site.

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Local products

The immediate vicinity around the mining operations is entirely industrial, but in the nearby town of Vahdat, travelers can reliably find regional agricultural goods, dried fruits, nuts, and authentic Tajik flatbreads at local bazaars.

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Active season

While the industrial extraction typically continues year-round depending on logistical constraints, the high-altitude mountainous region is generally most safely accessible for travelers during the warmer and drier summer months.

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Nearby

The challenging transit past the distant mining region can be adventurous, fitting well into an extended rugged road trip exploring the deeply impressive Hissar Valley or heading onwards toward the majestic Pamir Highway.