Jordan government signs copper mining pact
Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Khourabashah, and Ziad Manasseer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Manaseer Group for Energy, signed an executive agreement for copper mining in the Wadi Khalid, Wadi Al-Nahas, Wadi Al-Jariya, and Wadi Al-Mahash areas in southern Jordan, covering approximately 78 square kilometers. The agreement focuses on developing the mining project using underground mining technology to preserve the environment and biodiversity. Estimates suggest a copper ore reserve of about 45 million tons, which could produce approximately 500,000 to 600,000 tons of pure copper. The company will complete technical, environmental, and economic studies, adhering to environmental regulations, with the aim of sustainably exploiting the resources in a way that supports the national economy while protecting the environment.
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