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Afghanistan’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum Hedayatullah Badri visited the ruby mines at Jagdalak in Surobi District, Kabul Province, on September 26, the ministry reported. The visit focused on progress at the site, and the ministry identified Ariana Highland as the contracting company.
Badri urged company officials to fulfil their contract commitments and provide social services to local residents. The ministry did not specify production targets, contract value or duration, or which social services were required, so the announcement does not quantify mine output or the company’s obligations.
The minister also listened to residents’ problems and suggestions and pledged ministry cooperation. The report records an inspection and discussion with the contractor and community; it does not announce a new contract, a change in mining rights, production figures or a timetable for expanding operations.