Jordan is offering mining sites in the southern Aqaba area to investors, with substantial mineral deposits identified in earlier surveys. The government is investing in exploration and targeting a significant increase in the mining sector’s contribution to GDP by 2033.
Jordan is presenting multiple mining opportunities in the southern Aqaba region, which reportedly houses significant mineral deposits. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has released a report identifying these available areas for both local and international investors. According to the Arabic daily Alghad, earlier surveys conducted in 1994 and subsequent years indicated these regions are abundant in zinc, copper, lead, iron, tin, and other valuable metals.
In summary, Jordan is actively working to enhance its mining sector by inviting investment in its mineral-rich southern areas. The government has earmarked substantial funding for exploration and aims to increase the industry’s GDP contribution significantly by 2033.
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