Apr 06, 2016 · Gold mining has grown spontaneously since the country split from Russia with 2,700 kilograms of gold mined in 2000 contrasted with 1,100 in 1996. As of 2011, Tajikistan produces up to 1.3–1.5 tons of gold every year, with a noteworthy venture from China, with Zijin Mining working in the country. In January 2011, as per geologist Azim Ibrokhim, two huge gold deposits were found, one