Pashtun Zarghon iron ore mining project is located in the southeast part of Herat city, and its area is about 16.8 square kilometers. This area is one of the potential areas of metal deposits. This mining area is located on the southwest side which is 30 kilometers away from Pashtun Zarghon district, 15 kilometers from the Pashtun Zarghon district asphalt road and 55 kilometers from Herat city.
Lora and Todi is a mountainous region on the slopes of the mountains, the size of this exploration areas is about 16.815051 square kilometers. The iron ore mine is located at a distance of 20 kilometers from the center of Pashtun Zarghon district and including the Todi, Lora, Khosro Jan villages. So, this area is located in a distance of 35 kilometers from the airport and at a distance of 10 kilometers from the tarred road of Pashtun Zarghon district on the right side of the road.
The purpose of this project is to invest in the exploration of iron ore to supply raw materials for steel, which will lead to the economic growth of the country and revival and reconstruction of the affected areas around the project. It is worth mentioning that advancing the Pashtun Zarghon project is in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and Ashna Afghan Land Company is determined to comply with it in all aspects of its work.
One of the main goals of this project is to supply the raw materials of steel, which, as a result, meets the needs of various industries. Another goal of this project is to pave the way for full employment and increase income for local people as well as improve the national economy so that infrastructure such as roads, electricity and water are developed and have a positive impact on improving people’s living conditions. Finally, the goal of this project is the sustainable management of natural resources and reducing the negative effects of the project on the country’s environment.