The Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Oman has announced a tender offering seven mining blocks for investment in 2023, as part of Oman’s strategy to expand the mining sector and contribute to the country’s GDP, as per media reports.
While, in Dhofar, the ministry is offering for the mining of gypsum, dolomite and phosphates, in North Sharqiyah and Buraimi the ministry is offering three concession areas for the mining of copper, gold, silver, chrome and basalt.
The Government of Oman has identified mining as one of the target sectors to accelerate its economic diversification. International and local mining companies have been invited to participate in the bidding for mining rights of several minerals and metals, including copper, silver and gold.
Bidding opened on March 28 and will end on May 28.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished
While, in Dhofar, the ministry is offering for the mining of gypsum, dolomite and phosphates, in North Sharqiyah and Buraimi the ministry is offering three concession areas for the mining of copper, gold, silver, chrome and basalt.
The Government of Oman has identified mining as one of the target sectors to accelerate its economic diversification. International and local mining companies have been invited to participate in the bidding for mining rights of several minerals and metals, including copper, silver and gold.
Bidding opened on March 28 and will end on May 28.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished
