Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years

In a significant milestone, the Sultanate of Oman recently resumed exporting copper from the Lasail mine in Sohar with its first shipment after nearly 30 years. 

The project, managed by Minerals Development Oman (MDO),



demonstrates the sultanate’s dedication to economic diversification and sustainability.

The first shipment of 900 tonnes of premium copper concentrates was shipped via Sohar Port, with concentrations ranging from 18 percent to 22 percent