Contracts signed for two large mines valued at an investment of 33,490,444 million US dollars. Sheikh al-Hadith Shahabuddin Delawar, the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, signed the contracts for Jagdalak-e Kabul, Ruby Mine, spanning an area of 6.895 square kilometers with. . .
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Choosing a name for a daughter is a cherished tradition in Afghan culture, where names are imbued with beauty, meaning, and historical significance. This article explores over 100 of the most popular Afghan names for , offering insights into their origins and cultural importance.
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Afghan names often include Islamic or Arabic components. Some typical Afghani names for boys are Abdul, meaning 'servant of the powerful.' Another name is Ahmad, a variant of Ahmed, which means 'most praiseworthy' in Arabic. Mahmud, meaning 'praised,' and Rahman, meaning 'merciful,' are more baby boy names that reflect the …
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Pronunciation clear help?: case sensitive: see the pronunciation key for a guide on how to write the sounds; sounds can only be searched in names that have been assigned pronunciations * is a wildcard that will match zero or more letters in the pronunciation example: *lee matches names which end with the sound lee _ is a wildcard that will …
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A Primer on Emeralds from Afghanistan. Emeralds from Afghanistan can have excellent color – so much so that they "rival any source," according to Lucas. The shape of Afghanistan emeralds can make for a good retention rate, meaning that less stone is lost when they are cut. Even small crystals mined in Afghanistan still tend to …
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Most Popular First Names In Afghanistan. Forebears knows about 161,028 unique forenames in Afghanistan and there are 203 people per name. Rank Gender Forename Incidence
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The route to the lapis mines in the Kokcha Valley is long, tortuous, and dangerous. ... From Feysbad, capital of Afghanistan's northeast province of Badakhshan, a poor road stretches southward through tiny hamlets of …
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The deceased from the Marine Corps include: Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, from Salt Lake City, Utah; Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25, from Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Maps showing Afghanistan's largest known gold deposit and other gold, copper, mercury and iron sites in the region and near Herat have been resurrected and remade by the U.S. Geological Survey. The new USGS …
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The main gemstone mining region in Afghanistan is in the northeast, and is bordered by Tajikistan, China and Pakistan. The region is dominated by the towering Hindu Kush mountain range. These mountains form the …
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China Eyes Investment in Afghanistan's Mes Aynak Mines By Samya Kullab Potential wealth from Afghanistan's untapped mining sector has prompted the Taliban's shift in position on the Buddha ...
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There are several famous personalities bearing Afghan names. They include Rumi (a renowned poet from the 13th century), Humayun (the second ruler of the Mughal empire), Mohammad Daoud Khan (the prime minister of Afghanistan from 1953-1963), Abdul Ahad Momand (the first and only Afghan citizen to visit outer space) are a few …
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This inventory of more than 1000 mines and mineral occurrences in Afghanistan was compiled from published literature and the files of project members of the National Industrial Minerals project of the U.S. Geological Survey. The compiled data have been edited for consistency and most duplicates have been deleted. The data cover metals, industrial …
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Nephrite mine, Nangarhar Province. © Planet. One of the Taliban's first priorities was to take control of the market for nephrite, a gemstone used for thousands …
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Tourmalines are some of the best Afghan gemstones a beginning buyer can purchase. "Tourmaline Rough, Afghanistan." I've received many emails from military people stationed in Afghanistan or in the general region with questions about Afghan gemstones. Many are eager first-time buyers looking for advice.
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The Victims of Mines in Afghanistan. Mines kill and injure Afghans throughout the country. Scattered or buried beside roads, on mountainsides, in pasture land, on the banks of rivers and irrigation systems, inside houses, and elsewhere, mines still claim victims daily. In particular, there are many minefields in and around villages, …
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This inventory of more than 1000 mines and mineral occurrences in Afghanistan was compiled from published literature and the files of project members of the National …
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A report by Afghan Witness analyzes the mining contracts issued by the Taliban since August 2021, revealing their economic involvement and partnerships with …
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30 dead as gold mine collapses in Afghanistan Villagers had dug a 60m (200ft) deep shaft in a river bed to search for the gold and were inside when the walls fell in. By Lucia Binding, news reporter
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government said it signed seven mining contracts Thursday amounting to $6.5 billion in investment, in the biggest such round of deals since seizing power two years ago. ... Nobody from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum was available to provide further information on the contracts or ...
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Afghanistan is rich in copper, gold, oil, gas, lithium, rare earths and gemstones, among other resources. The Taliban have regained control of these natural resources, which could be worth up...
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The world needs chromite and lithium. Afghanistan has them. What happens next? Fazelmenallah Yazdanpanah works in a mine near Kabul digging coal, among …
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Afghanistan also holds an estimated 2,698kg of gold deposits along two main gold belts: Badakhshan southwest to Takhar …
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include any specific mine or occurrence names that are known, i.e. "includes Northern and XXX mines". The Deposit or District Name field contains the name of any larger deposit, field, or district to which the site belongs. The Afghanistan Province in which the …
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Afghan Witness analysts compiled and examined mining contracts published online by Afghanistan's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MOMP) between August 2021 and February 2024. The findings reveal an array of foreign investment deals the Taliban have made with Chinese, Iranian, Turkish, Qatari, and British companies, as …
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The former Afghan soldiers turning to gem mining to survive. In remote Nuristan province, some who lost their jobs after the Taliban takeover are now working in artisanal mines to support their ...
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The modern maps were part of a larger decade-long Afghan-USGS project to gather and update the country's mineral and energy resources information and to build the country's capacity to conduct modern earth …
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Beautiful gemstones have been produced from Afghanistan ruby mining back to 1900 A.D. In our guide, discover the history of ruby mining in Afghanistan from its mining techniques to issues the country faces that affect mining processes. Also see detailed images and helpful links to additional info.
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Data on more than 1000 Afghanistan deposits, mines, and occurrences were compiled from published literature and digital files of the project members of the National Industrial …
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The 2019 mines ministry report does, however, say Afghanistan holds 1.4 million metric tons of rare earth minerals, a group of 17 elements prized for their applications in consumer electronics, as ...
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It's also brought renewed focus on Afghanistan's vast untapped mineral wealth, resources that could transform its economic prospects if ever developed.
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In 2008 MJAM-MCC a Chinese company was awarded a contract to recover the copper resources for the government of Afghanistan. It is a major project for Afghanistan in terms of employment, training, revenue and infrastructure development. The province of Logar, located approximately 30 km south-south-east of Kabul, is the home to Mes Aynak.
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Afghanistan's mountains are rich with mines of semi-precious stones such as emerald, ruby, lapis lazuli, garnet, and tourmaline. The abundance of these stones has made the cutting, polishing and faceting of gems, as well as the wearing of jewellery, an integral part of Afghan culture. ... Afghan miners use dynamite and drills to remove the ...
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