Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Mineral Tenders

Inauguration of Infrastructure Facilities at Aynak

MOM — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:27 +0000

H.E. Wahidullah Shahrani on 9th February 2013 inaugurated a number of infrastructural facilities developed by the Government including a big Mosque with a capacity of 1800 people, schools, and bridges at Aynak resettlement site close to Ashab Baba in Logar province. Governor of Logar Province, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Azizi and other relevant Provincial and District authorities and local villagers were also present. After the inauguration, District Governor in coordination with Ministry of Mines will start allocation of piece of land to families likely to be affected by mining at Aynak.

Minister of Mines Tours North Aynak Drill Site

MOM — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:00:50 +0000

H.E. Wahidullah Shahrani participated in an air and ground tour of the North Aynak Taghar Copper exploration drilling program in Kabul province. Officials with the Afghan Geological Survey (AGS) are concluding a 90-day drilling training program in cooperation with an Afghan-owned private drilling firm and alongside experienced geologists and geophysicists.

A total of 65 AGS employees have been assigned to this challenging training program which will provide vital skills and resources for future mining operations anticipated in the coming decade.

A Kabul-based drilling company, Central Asian Mining Services, has drilled approximately 1,700m within a predetermined minerals block in southeastern Kabul province. The drilling site is north of Aynak copper licence area, a recently tendered project with identified copper resources.

Minister Shahrani commented: “Afghanistan is building a world-class mining industry through a professional management program that will create opportunities around the communities surrounding the mines, assure a long-term revenue source to the Afghan people, and train and employ thousands of skilled workers. Today’s work on North Aynak is a step in the right direction.”

Afghanistan and India Sign MOUs on Coal and Fertilizer Sector Investments

MOM — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:14 +0000

India and Afghanistan have agreed to jointly encourage and support both private sector and government investment in developing Afghanistan’s coal resources, as well as increasing fertilizer production for domestic uses and export markets. In support of these objectives, both countries have agreed to work together to establish new research and training programs.

The signing of these MOUs in New Delhi further demonstrates the long-term commitments made by India to support the people and government of Afghanistan as part of the overall strategic agreement signed in 2011 between the two countries.

Aynak Archaeological Conservation Work Encouraged to Continue

MOM — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:00:27 +0000

Afghan Government has confirmed that the vitally important conservation work at the Aynak archaeological site will continue alongside preparations for the Copper Mine in the vicinity. The Government wants to conserve the cultural site and the pieces of historical importance. Despite some media reports, there is no deadline of December 2012 for the completion of the conservation work. The Ministry of Mines encourages archaeologists to complete their significant excavation and preservation work on the major eight point of interest to the Ministry in due course.