Afghanistan is a geologically rich country. Assessments of only a fraction of the country’s land area indicate the potential for considerable mineral resources.
The government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is undertaking a privatisation and licensing programme for four of its mineral prospects. The country has a favourable regulatory and fiscal regime designed in accordance with best practices, and has security in place in designated provinces.
The country’s rich mineral resources have the potential to substantially transform the nation’s economy and provide early investors with substantial upside.
Why Afghanistan?
- Unique opportunity to access untapped mineral resources and under-explored regions
- Competitive and stable fiscal regime
- Strong support for investors from Government of Afghanistan and international community
- Proximity to key global growth markets
- Infrastructure development programme focused on resource corridors
- Assets located in stable provinces with a ‘Mines Protection Unit’ established to provide security
Current tenders
The four current tenders are for project areas with deposits containing gold and copper.
| Projects | Province | Project Area | Resource Type | Deposit Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badakhshan | Badakhshan | 1,000km2 | Gold | Low-sulphide gold quartz-vein |
| Zarkashan | Ghazni | 484km2 | Copper-gold | Copper-gold skarn |
| Balkhab | Sar-I-Pul and Balkh | 457km2 | Copper | VMS |
| Shaida | Herat | 250km2 | Copper | Copper porphyry |
