Afghanistan: MoMP Worries Daesh Might Extract Mineral Riches

Dec 12, 2017 | Middle East North Africa Financial Network
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The Ministry of Mine and Petroleum (MoMP) on Monday said it is worried that Daesh could extract minerals from mines in Jawzjan province, including gold, uranium and other rare metals.
According to the ministry, Jawzjan's Qush Tapa and Darzab districts have rare metal mines and uranium and Daesh's presence in those areas have raised serious concerns over illegal mining.
MoMP spokesman Abdul Qadeer Mutfi said the insurgents and Daesh create the most insecurity in areas which have mineral resources.