Afghanistan
ASIA
Afghanistan extends China partnership for Mes Aynak
China Metallurgical Group Corporation will have a further 15 years to develop the site
19 August 2025
ASIA
Taliban signs five new contracts in Bamiyan
Revenue from the sites will be used to fund infrastructure in the south and west of Afghanistan
28 January 2025
SAFETY
Collapsed mine in Afghanistan leaves up to 35 trapped
Rescue operations in Samangan are expected to continue
16 December 2024
ASIA
Taliban doubles down on Afghan mining
The country has signed numerous agreements with neighbouring Uzbekistan
27 August 2024
ASIA
Taliban-China cooperation finally in motion
Taliban officials inaugurate a road for the Aynak copper mine
26 July 2024
UNDERGROUND MINING
Taliban presses China for Aynak copper mine progress
The mine contains the world's second largest copper reserves and was contracted to China in 2008
19 December 2023
SURFACE
Taliban seals $6.5BN in mining deals
Afghanistan has huge copper, iron ore and lithium reserves, but conflict and corruption are rife
01 September 2023
EQUIPMENT
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