Extraction work begins at Aynak copper mine in Logar, Afghanistan

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has announced the commencement of the extraction work at the Aynak copper mine in Logar province during a special inauguration ceremony.

Officials from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum stated that the contract was signed today, Wednesday, July 24th, in Mohammad Agha district, Logar province, in the presence of Taliban officials.

During the inauguration, Hidayatullah Badri, the acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, described the start...