Afghanistan: Construction has begun on the Yatim Taq cement plant Jawzjan Province, with a US$160m investment, according to local press. The project will have a capacity of 3000t/day of cement and is scheduled for completion within two years. Officials said that it will support efforts to reduce reliance on cement imports and achieve self-sufficiency in cement production.
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum previously signed a contract with Turkish construction firm 77 in October 2024 for the project.