Ambassador Amin (5th from the left), along with the Ambassadors from China and Uzbekistan, launching the Silk Road exhibition by Ikuo Hirayama (center) on July 12th in Hokuto, Yamanashi

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ministry of Mines of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is pleased to open bidding for the projects below. Click on the project for further details.

Saighan Coal Deposits of Bamyan Province
Sarasyab Coal Deposits of Samangan Province
Saypoy Zardak Coal Deposits of Ghazni Province
Obay Coal Deposits of Herat Province

No: 528 /273
Date: 14.06.2008

Saighan Coal deposits of Bamyan Province

The Ministry of Mines in accordance with the Minerals Law under a Tender Process is offering the prospecting, exploration, development and exploitation of Saighan Coal deposits of Bamyan Province. The term of these mineral rights is for ten years.
Interested national and international entrepreneurs and companies indicate their interest by providing their sealed proposals subsequent to the publication of this announcement and upon perusal of the terms to the following no later than August 16, 2008:
The Ministry of Mines Secretariat Pashtoonistan Watt Kabul, Afghanistan
FAX: +93 202 934 420
Email: mmiafg@gmail.com

and appear for participation at the bidding on August 20, 2008. Terms could be reviewed and a bid bond of USD100,000 (or equivalent in Afghanis) is required in cash.

Sarasyab Coal deposits of Samangan Province
The Ministry of Mines in accordance with the Minerals Law under a Tender Process is offering the prospecting, exploration, development and exploitation of Sarasyab Coal deposits of Rooydoab district of Samangan Province.
The term of these mineral rights is for ten years.
Interested national and international entrepreneurs and companies indicate their interest by providing their sealed proposals subsequent to the publication of this announcement and upon perusal of the terms to the following no later than August 20, 2008:
The Ministry of Mines Secretariat Pashtoonistan Watt Kabul, Afghanistan
FAX: +93 202 934 420
Email: mmiafg@gmail.com
and appear for participation at the bidding on August 23, 2008. Terms could be reviewed and a bid bond of USD100,000 (or equivalent in Afghanis) is required in cash.

Saypoy Zardak Coal deposits of Ghazni Province

The Ministry of Mines in accordance with the Minerals Law under a Tender Process is offering the prospecting, exploration, development and exploitation of Saypoy Zardak Coal deposits of Malistan district of Ghazi province. The term of these mineral rights is for ten years.

Interested national and international entrepreneurs and companies indicate their interest by providing their sealed proposals subsequent to the publication of this announcement and upon perusal of the terms to the following no later than July 17, 2008:

The Ministry of Mines Secretariat Pashtoonistan Watt Kabul, Afghanistan
FAX: +93 202 934 420
Email: mmiafg@gmail.com

and appear for participation at the bidding on July 20, 2008. Terms could be reviewed and a bid bond of USD100,000 (or equivalent in Afghanis) is required in cash.

Obay Coal deposits of Herat Province

The Ministry of Mines in accordance with the Minerals Law under a Tender Process is offering the prospecting, exploration, development and exploitation of Obay Coal deposits of Herat province. The term of these mineral rights is for ten years.

Interested national and international entrepreneurs and companies indicate their interest by providing their sealed proposals subsequent to the publication of this announcement and upon perusal of the terms to the following no later than August 21, 2008:

The Ministry of Mines Secretariat Pashtoonistan Watt Kabul, Afghanistan
FAX: +93 202 934 420
Email: mmiafg@gmail.com

and appear for participation at the bidding on August 26, 2008. Terms could be reviewed and a bid bond of USD100,000 (or equivalent in Afghanis) is required in cash.