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6 billion dollars invested in Afghanistan's mines

news agency wam , 24 Nov 2024 - 12:15

 The Economic Office of the Prime Minister of Afghanistan has announced that approximately $6.09 billion (415 billion Afghanis) has been invested in the exploration, extraction, and processing of 21 major mines in Afghanistan.


According to Amac News: Based on the announcement from the Economic Office of Afghanistan government, these mines include gold, iron, ruby, chromite, cement, coal, and lead-zinc, most of which are located in the provinces of Ghor, Herat, Kabul, Takhar, Baghlan, Parwan, and Kandahar.
The announcement states that the Afghan government has prioritized standardized investment in mines as part of its agenda.
Previously, the office mentioned that gold mines are set to be extracted in the Chah Ab district of Takhar and the Dushi district of Baghlan, ruby mines in the Jaghdalak district of Kabul, and iron mines in the Ghoriyan and Pashtun Zarghun districts of Herat.
Additionally, the extraction of raw materials for cement is planned in the Jabal al-Saraj district of Parwan, Zinda Jan in Herat, and Shahran Dam in Kandahar.


Story Code: 2139

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