Est. 2015 · Kabul, Afghanistan

The softest mineral on earth, refined for industry.

Afghanistan's leading talc producer — from geological exploration to micron-precise processing, supplying food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, plastic, rubber, paint and automotive manufacturers.

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Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂Hydrated magnesium silicate
Mohs 1Softest known mineral
5 – 40 µmUltrafine micron range
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01 The Company

A professional, innovative and environmentally responsible mining company — building long-term value for shareholders, government and the people of Afghanistan.

Aryamineral (AM) is an Afghanistan-registered company engaged in the professional exploration, mining, processing and trading of minerals. A subsidiary of State Corps, Inc. — a construction company registered in Virginia, USA and Afghanistan — AM is headquartered in Kabul with coordinating offices in the United States, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey.

Our team of geologists, engineers, policy makers, and environmental and social experts develops mineral projects to the best global mining standards.

“Founded in 2015, we bring exploration, mining and processing expertise together with mineral trade and consultancy — and we welcome equity partners for international investors.”
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02 Products

Two grades.
One standard of purity.

Talc is chemically inert, water-repellent and organophilic. Our color-sorted Nangarhar talc is graded for the exacting needs of modern manufacturing.

Ultrafine white talc powder on a dark surface
Grade 01 — Powder Ultrafine

Ultrafine Micron Talc

Particle size
5 – 40 µm
Packaging
25 kg bags
Ideal for
Cosmetics, pharma, food, plastics, paint
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Coarse white talc lumps
Grade 02 — Lump Coarse

Coarse Grain Talc

Grain size
1 – 3 cm
Packaging
1 tonne jumbo bags
Ideal for
Ceramics, rubber, further milling
Request specification sheet

Where our talc goes to work

  • FoodAnti-caking & processing aid
  • PharmaceuticalTablet excipient & glidant
  • CosmeticsPowders, foundations, care
  • PlasticsStiffness & nucleation
  • RubberReinforcing filler
  • PaintExtender & matting
  • AutomotivePolymer compounds
  • Paper & CeramicsCoating, pitch control, bodies

03 Operations

From mountain
to micron.

An integrated value chain in Nangarhar Province — securing long-term resource supply and adding value by moving beyond raw material sales.

Aryamineral talc processing plant at Sheikh Mesri Industrial Park
Project 01 · Sheikh Mesri Industrial Park, Nangarhar

Talc Processing Plant

Talc grinding and crushing plants designed and manufactured by Zenith, constructed and installed by State Corps. Advanced color-sorting technology segregates the various types of talc for consistent, specification-grade output.

Grinding
30,000 t/yr min.
Crushing
100,000 t/yr
Sorting
Optical color sorting
Open-pit talc quarry with excavators in Nangarhar
Project 02 · Nangarhar Province

Talc Mining Project

Initial surveys indicate Nangarhar hosts millions of tonnes of talc resources. To guarantee long-term supply for our plant, Aryamineral has proposed professional exploration and mining across approximately 200 km² to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.

Area
~200 km²
Resource
Millions of tonnes
Status
Proposal submitted

04 Services

Full-cycle mineral
expertise.

National and international geologists, geochemists, geophysicists, mining engineers, mineral economists and ESG specialists — ready to work in any environment, in Afghanistan and worldwide.

Geologist sampling rock in the field

Broad research and geoscientific exploration on the majority of industrial minerals and gemstones — from initial reconnaissance to ore-reserve estimation across commodities and deposit styles.

  • Geochemical & geophysical survey
  • Geological mapping
  • Borehole drilling
  • Ore-reserve estimation

Our exploration methodology

  1. 01

    Initial social & environmental baseline assessment

  2. 02

    Collection & analysis of prior geological data

  3. 03

    Analysis of geological outlines to target viable resources

  4. 04

    Field survey & rock sampling to pin out prospects

  5. 05

    Detailed geochemical survey of host rocks & ore grade

  6. 06

    Early-stage geophysical survey, where required

  7. 07

    Borehole drilling to sample mineralization at depth

  8. 08

    Feasibility study proving project economics

05 Principles

Vision

To be a leading professional mining company that delivers outstanding value through sustainable development.

Mission

Create genuine mining investment opportunity through financially profitable, technically appropriate, environmentally safe and socially responsible operations — and deliver high-quality products and consulting with maximum added value.

Strategy

Sustained growth through professional exploration, project development, strategic alliances and acquisitions — increasing quality reserves with innovative technology and moving beyond raw material sales.

  • Professionalism
  • Environmental integrity
  • Respect for shareholders
  • Innovation
  • Honesty

06 Global Presence

Rooted in Kabul.
Connected worldwide.

  • Headquarters

    Kabul, Afghanistan

    Karte-Char, District 3

    34.52° N · 69.18° E
  • Coordinating office

    United States

    US
  • Coordinating office

    United Arab Emirates

    AE
  • Coordinating office

    Qatar

    QA
  • Coordinating office

    Turkey

    TR · +90 532 610 89 81

07 Contact

Let's build a
supply partnership.

Whether you're sourcing talc, evaluating a mineral project or exploring an equity partnership — speak directly with our team.

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