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FROM P13 get the green light to start their mining activities, the new approach places the responsibility of obtaining these permits on the shoulders of the Authority itself.
Investors will be awarded preapproved blocks that can be developed from the get go, he explained.
Commenting on plans for the introduction of the long-awaited revised mining law, Eng Al Busaidi said: “The draft has been progressed very satisfactorily, with all of the parties concerned having reviewed it. It is now before the Council of Ministers before it can be sent to the Majlis for their feedback.”
Asked about efforts to develop a rail network primarily dedicated to the transportation of minerals from site to Duqm Port, the CEO stated: “Although we have very good infrastructure in terms of roads and ports, some mineral deposits are located in areas that currently lack logistics. One of the means to transport these resources to the nearest port is by rail. We are discussing with Oman Rail the possibility of a rail section linking Shuwaymiyah and Manji (where some of the mineral resources are located) with Duqm Port.”
Nasser bin Khamis al Jashmi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, presided over the opening of the 3-day exhibition and conference, which has been organised by wellknown events management firm Oman Expo.
Also presenting on the first day were top officials representing Oman Mining Company, Oman Oil Company, Minerals Development Oman (under formation), Maadin Enterprises, ahlibank, Port of Salalah, Port of Duqm, Sohar Port and Freezone, Oman Shipping Company, Bedrock Mineral Resource Consulting and Rockwell Automation.