HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): At least six of 28 mines in western Herat province are currently being excavated in western Herat province, officials say.
Mines and Petroleum Director Maulvi Fazil Ahmad Munib Khamosh told Pajhwok Afghan News Herat was the economic hub of Afghanistan.
He said marble, iron, salt, gypsum and coal mines were the key the key natural reserves of the province, bordering Iran.
Khamosh added Herat had nine marble, six construction material, two coal, copper, salt and gypsum mines.
He added efforts were underway to pave the way for extractions from other mines as well. The official did not . . .
