MUSCAT – These opportunities are open to both local and international companies, aiming to boost investment in Oman’s mining sector and increase its contribution to the national economy, in alignment with Oman Vision 2040.
The offered areas include four sites with promising geological potential, distributed across a number of governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. These include:
• Block 11-D in Al Buraimi Governorate, with an area of 1,084 square kilometres. Initial studies indicate the presence of copper, gold, silver, chromite ores, as well as basalt and gabbro rocks. Initial studies indicate the presence of copper, gold, silver, and chromite ores, in addition to basalt and gabbro rocks.
• Block 22-E in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, with an area of 810 square kilometres, with potential commodities such as copper, gold, silver, and chromite ores, in addition to basalt and gabbro.
• Block 14-B in the South Al Batinah Governorate, with an area of 2,673 square kilometres; data indicates the presence of copper, gold, silver, and chromite ores, in addition to industrial rocks such as basalt and gabbro.
• Block 51-H in the Al Wusta Governorate, with an area of 4,181 square kilometres, it features a group of industrial minerals such as silica, salt, and kaolin.
The bidding process follows announced procedures designed to ensure equal opportunities for all qualified companies. The Ministry will provide comprehensive technical and geological data to interested investors through the ‘Taqa’ digital platform.