Stone extraction steps
1. Identification and exploration: Using geological studies, mapping and experimental drilling.
2. Extraction: Using open-pit or underground methods, depending on the type and depth of the mine.
3. Processing: Washing, separating, cutting and polishing the stones for market.
4. Classification: Based on color, transparency, size and quality.
5. Market and sales: The stones are exported to the domestic or foreign market.
Requirements for legal extraction
– Having an official license from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
– Specialized geology, engineering and security team
– Modern equipment and compliance with environmental and safety principles
Rich areas in Afghanistan
– Lapis Lazuli
, Badakhshan – Emerald: Panjshir
– Ruby: Jagdalak, Kabul
– Tourmaline, Spinel, etc.: Nuristan, Laghman, Kunar, Gho
