Afghanistan: Extraction of 3 Salt Mines Begins in N. Afghanistan

Aug 3, 2024 | Xinhua
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The extraction of three salt mines in Qaramqul district, north Afghanistan's Faryab province, formally commenced on Saturday, said Hamayon Afghan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The project, led by a local private company, involves an investment of 24 million U.S. dollars. The company has leased the 14-square-kilometer territory for 15 years and aims to produce tonnes of salt per day, according to the official.