Afghanistan’s Mining Industry on the Path of Development

Afghanistan’s Mining Industry on the Path of Development

Summary

Afghanistan is exploring its mineral resource potential in an effort to reconstruct its economy after several decades of war. The US agencies which assisted the Afghan government in mapping the country’s mineral potential through hyperspectral imaging and advanced remote sensing techniques have valued Afghanistan’s mineral wealth at around $1 trillion in 2010, although Afghan Ministry of Mines pegged the value at $3 trillion (this estimated value takes into account only 30% of the Afghan territory) (ACCI, 2012a).

Scope

• The report provides an overview of Afghanistan's mining industry, together with a description of the changes taking place and developments occuring in the industry.

Reasons to buy

• Obtain an understanding of the policy and other changes taking place with the mining landscape of the country.
• It covers a synopsis of the new draft clauses, government's approach to mineral enterprises, help and investments emanating from foreign firms and a forecast outlook for the nation's mining industry.