Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Afghanistan)

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
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Agency overview
JurisdictionAfghanistan
Minister responsible
Websitemomp.gov.af

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is responsible for the management of natural resources in Afghanistan.[1] The Ministry is responsible for developing the national economy and encouraging private sector investment in minerals and hydrocarbon extraction to maximize income and boost national income.[2] As of 2024, the Minister of Mines and Petroleum is Gul Agha Ishakzai[3]

Projects

Main article: Mes Aynak mine

One of the notable projects under the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is Mes Aynak mine, which is a major copper mine within Afghanistan.[4]

Ministers

References

  1. ^ "An Introduction to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum | Ministry of Mines".
  2. ^ "Home | Ministry of Mines". momp.gov.af.
  3. ^ "Changes in Govt Positions Announced by Islamic Emirate". TOLONews. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Mes Aynak | Ministry of Mines". www.momp.gov.af.
  5. ^ "New Senior officials, Introduced to the Ministry of Mines & Petroleum - Bakhtar News Agency". June 11, 2022.