The Ministry of Mine and Petroleum of Afghanistan (MoMP), under the Taliban administration, has announced the tendering of two gold mines, inviting applications until April 30.
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The mines are situated in Badakhshan's Shahri-Buzurg and Kunduz's Qal'ai Zol regions, with Shahri-Buzurg covering a territory fifteen times larger than Qal'ai Zol.
A recent press release revealed that over 2,000 individuals are currently involved in gold mining activities across Rustak, Khoja-Ghar, Kalafgan, Hazor-Sumuch, and Dashtikala districts of the Takhar region. Approximately 80 mining permits have already been issued in these areas.
Under the Taliban regime, gold mining, previously illegal, has undergone significant transformations, with the implementation of inspections, inventory procedures, and research initiatives.
Prior Contracts
In addition to the ongoing tender process, Afghanistan has previously engaged in agreements concerning gold mining. Notably, a contract has been finalized with the Chinese company Afg-China Oil & Gas Ltd. for gold extraction operations in the Namaki Ob region of Afghanistan.
Earlier, it was reported that The Jerooy deposit, situated in the Talas region of Kyrgyzstan, produced 4,400 kg of gold in 2023, contributing $168mn in taxes.
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