KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) says its technical team has conducted a comprehensive assessment of nephrite mines in eastern Kunar province.
In a post on X, the ministry said Blocks C and D in Khas Kunar district, areas one and two of Koz Chanchan, Block E in Spinkai district, Tangi Adro and area one of Chanchan Naw were closely inspected.
It added that the team reviewed the current extraction status, stone quality, mining methods and compliance with environmental protection principles, stressing the need to implement required standards.
The ministry further said that recommendations were provided to companies and mining stakeholders to improve adherence to standard extraction practices, occupational safety and the preservation of mineral resources.
The assessment was conducted to better regulate mining activities, enhance transparency and strengthen the sector’s role in the country’s economic growth, the MoMP concluded.
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