Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Mullah Hidayatullah Badri conducted an inspection tour of mining operations in Badghis province, with particular attention to gypsum reserves, the ministry announced Thursday.
During the visit, Badri evaluated excavation activities and urged contracted firms to expedite work while maintaining transparency, according to a ministry statement. He emphasized that mining projects must generate local employment opportunities, calling it a “key pillar of sustainable development.”
The tour comes as Afghanistan seeks to revitalize its mining sector, a potential economic lifeline amid international sanctions.
