President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a significant discussion at the Presidential Secretariat on the afternoon of August 31st. The meeting focused on developing Sri Lanka's mineral industry in line with the export-oriented 2026 National Mineral Policy. Officials from the Sri Lanka Mineral Sand Association (SLMSA) and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau participated. Key discussions revolved around the exploration, mining, and value addition of mineral resources. The objective is to systematically leverage the nation's mineral wealth to drive national economic growth and enhance export revenue.
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President Chairs Meeting on National Mineral Policy for Export Growth
TLDR
President chairs meeting on mineral industry development.
Focus on 2026 National Mineral Policy for exports.
Aim to boost national economy and export revenue.