The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has launched a mineral exploration exercise in Somaliland’s Selal province.
Present at the launching ceremony were Director General of the energy ministry and the Director General in the Department of Minerals at the ministry.
Four government geologists were also present to witness the launching of the project.
The top government officials at the event said the exploration of minerals would kick off in Harirad, Jidhi, Adawe, and Abdiqadir cities.
Local elders and youths representing their communities were also present. They all pledged to support the project fully.
The launching ceremony took place in Abdiqadir, Selal.