67 mining licenses in Interior by 2025
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals in the Sultanate of Oman announced the issuance of 67 licenses in the mineral sector in the Al Dhahirah Governorate until 2025. These include two licenses for the extraction of metallic and industrial minerals such as chrome, marble, and construction materials, as well as one exploration license. Since the beginning of last year up to May 2026, an additional seven licenses have been granted, with a wide focus on Samail Governorate, where a chrome processing plant is located, aimed at strengthening the mining sector and downstream industries to diversify the economy and increase the value added to mineral resources. Additionally, studies are ongoing at various sites to enhance exploration efforts and expand investment opportunities in the mining sector within the governorate, which is considered a promising sector to support economic growth and sustainable development.
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