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The Minister of Minerals, Mr. Noor Al-Dumaie Taha, discussed with representatives of the Chinese company "Motu Holdings" the opportunities of cooperation to develop Atbara laboratories in the Nile River state in accordance with international standards, and qualify them to become a regional center for the examination and analysis of minerals, in line with the expansion of the mining sector in Sudan and opens prospects for providing technical services to neighboring countries.
The talks, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Minerals on Sunday, dealt with the development of technical and technical capabilities of the laboratories and the modernization of their services to meet the needs of the mining sector, and contribute to raising the quality of inspection and accuracy of the results of analyses used in the exploration work and the evaluation of ores and the development of mineral projects.
The Minister of Minerals welcomed the cooperation with the Chinese company, stressing the ministry's support for efforts to develop the infrastructure of the mineral sector, especially laboratories and laboratories.
He pointed to the strategic importance of investment in this area, in light of the mineral potential of Sudan and its geographical position, which qualifies it to provide specialized laboratory services to the mining markets in the countries of the region.
Taha explained that the development of local laboratories in accordance with international standards will reduce the need to send samples abroad, save time, effort and cost, as well as contribute to the localization of technical services associated with the mining industry and enhance reliance on national capabilities.
The minister stressed that the development of Atbara plants is an important pillar to enhance the competitiveness of the mining sector in Sudan and the region, by providing reliable technical data that support investment and technical decisions and raise the efficiency of the exploitation of mineral resources.
For his part, the representative of the Chinese company confirmed that his company has technical expertise and experiences in the field of analysis of rock samples and soil, expressing its desire to enter into a partnership with the Ministry of Minerals, represented by the General Authority for Geological Research, to develop the central laboratory in Atbara and the establishment of another laboratory according to international standards, to serve the needs of Sudan and open the way for providing services to friendly countries.