The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is responsible for the management of natural resources in Afghanistan.

[1] The Ministry is responsible for developing the national economy and encouraging private sector investment in minerals and hydrocarbon extraction to maximize income and boost national income.

[2] As of 2024, the Minister of Mines and Petroleum is Gul Agha Ishakzai[3] One of the notable projects under the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is Mes Aynak mine, which is a major copper mine within Afghanistan.

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