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Afghanistan seeks foreign investment in mining, engaging with Chinese and Kazakh diplomats to boost resource extraction. With $1 trillion in untapped minerals, Kabul aims to become a key industry player despite infrastructure and security challenges.
Kabul, Afghanistan – In a bid to boost its mining sector, Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Hedayatullah Badri, has held high-level discussions with foreign diplomats to attract investment in the country’s vast mineral resources. The ministry is actively working to create favorable conditions for foreign investors, particularly in oil, gas, and mineral extraction projects.
During a recent meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Kabul, Badri emphasized the ministry’s commitment to facilitating greater investment opportunities in Afghanistan’s mining sector. Key topics of discussion included accelerating oil extraction at the Qashqari oil wells and advancing the exploration of the Aynak copper mine, one of the largest untapped copper deposits in the world. The Aynak mine, located in Logar Province, has long been a focal point for international interest due to its potential to significantly contribute to Afghanistan’s economic development.
In a separate engagement, Badri met with a delegation of Kazakh diplomats to discuss potential investments in Afghanistan’s mining and petroleum sectors. According to a press release from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, the Kazakh delegation expressed strong interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mineral resources, particularly in oil, gas, lead, and zinc. The discussions underscored the importance of international collaboration to enhance Afghanistan’s mining capabilities and unlock the economic potential of its resource-rich regions.
As part of the growing partnership, a technical team from Kazakhstan is scheduled to visit Afghanistan in April 2025. The team will assess the mining landscape and explore opportunities for investment and cooperation. This visit is expected to lay the groundwork for future joint ventures and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
Afghanistan is home to an estimated $1 trillion worth of untapped mineral resources, including copper, lithium, iron ore, and rare earth elements. However, decades of conflict and instability have hindered the development of the sector. Kabul is now prioritizing the mining industry as a key driver of economic growth and job creation.
As international interest in Afghanistan’s mineral wealth grows, the de-facto authorities are working to address challenges such as infrastructure deficits and security concerns. The upcoming visit by the Kazakh technical team and ongoing discussions with China signal a
positive step forward in realizing Afghanistan’s potential as a major player in the global mining industry.
With its vast untapped resources and strategic location, Afghanistan is poised to become a hub for mineral exploration and extraction, provided it can secure the necessary investments and partnerships to unlock its full potential.
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