Construction of $160 Million Cement Factory to Begin in Jawzjan Province
Operational work on the Yateem Taq Cement Factory in Jawzjan province is set to begin Monday, following a $160 million investment, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
Ministry spokesperson Mufti Humayun Afghan stated that the facility will have a daily production capacity of 3,000 tons of cement and is expected to create approximately 5,000 direct and indirect jobs. The ministry confirmed these targets as part of the official project scope, noting that the facility will be located in the Yatimtaq area of Jawzjan province.
Officials emphasized that the factory’s establishment will contribute to regional economic growth and provide long-term employment opportunities for local residents. The development aligns with broader government initiatives to expand domestic industrial capacity, improve infrastructure, and attract further investment into the country’s extractive sector.
In addition to the Jawzjan project, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum noted that assessments of mining sites in the eastern zone have been completed. These evaluations are intended to improve resource management and establish a clearer framework for future commercial partnerships.
The Yateem Taq facility represents one of several large-scale industrial initiatives recently highlighted by the ministry as part of ongoing economic development efforts.
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Where reports agree
- Construction/operations at the Yateem Taq cement factory in Jawzjan province will start on Monday.
- The project is backed by a $160 million investment.
- The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, via spokesperson Mufti Humayun Afghan, officially announced the project.
- The factory will generate thousands of jobs and positively impact the regional economy.
Where reports differ
- Production capacity and job creation figures vary slightly: Hurriyat and RTA specify exactly 3,000 tons/day and ~5,000 jobs, while Omid Radio uses broader terms ('thousands of tons' and 'thousands of citizens').
- Omid Radio includes an additional detail about a completed mine assessment in the eastern zone, which is absent from the other two reports.
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