Shuwaymiya mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Dhofar Governorate | |
| Country | Oman |
| Production | |
| Products | Gypsum |
The Shuwaymiya mine is one of the largest gypsum mines in Oman.[1] The mine is located outside the small fishing village of Shuwaymiya (الشويمية) in the southeast of the Dhofar Governorate.[1] The mine has reserves amounting to 165 million tonnes of gypsum.[1] Construction of the Shuwaymiya Industrial Minerals Complex was said to have begun in 2024, where it will be open to commercial operation in 2027. 3 quarries over a 1,500 square kilometer area will produce 40 million tons of limestone, dolomite, and gypsum every year. A port in Shuwaymiya will also be constructed.[2]
