The technology for the production of ferromolybdenum was introduced and put into operation for the first time at the Research and Production Association of Rare Metals and Hard Alloys. Ferromolybdenum products are produced by processing molybdenum-containing waste generated during the production of molybdenum.

Ferromolybdenum is an alloy containing 50-70% molybdenum, used in the production of stainless, heat-resistant, heavy alloys of non-ferrous metals, and special grades of steel. When added to cast iron, it increases its strength. Ferromolybdenum additives significantly improve the properties of steel, increase the homogeneity of the fine-crystalline composition, heat resistance and hardness, as well as the acid resistance of metals.

Abroad, ferromolybdenum is produced by the metallothermic method by loading and melting molybdenum in a mixture with a metal reducing agent from calcined molybdenum concentrate in a smelting furnace installed on a sand substrate. NPO PRMiTS has introduced a new technology, the high quality of which is achieved through the production of ferromolybdenum in powder form.

The research and production association began producing 2000 kg of ferromolybdenum per month. Already 5,500 kg have been sent to the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Complex. Today, domestic and foreign markets are being studied, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Germany, China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

In accordance with the Development Program of NPO PRMiTS until 2030, by 2025 it is planned to produce ferromolybdenum products worth 170 billion soums.