Core Insights - The Oman Mining Development Company (OMDCO) has officially launched a silica sand project in the Mahout area of the central province of Oman, in collaboration with the Earth Sciences Consulting Center [1] - The project covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometers and has an estimated proven silica sand reserve of about 47 million tons [1] - Initial production capacity is expected to reach 100,000 tons per year, with a purity level estimated to exceed 98% [1] - The project aims to produce and supply silica sand raw materials to meet the growing local and regional market demand, thereby reducing reliance on imports [1] - This initiative will strengthen Oman's position as a reliable regional supplier of strategic raw materials [1] - Future plans for the project include initial processing of silica ore to attract advanced industries such as semiconductors, glass manufacturing, chemicals, and metallurgy [1]