As part of a strategy for economic diversifation and sustainable growth, the Government of Oman is opening the door for investment in several different economic sectors including Mining.In line with its strategy, the Royal Decrees number 2014/49 declared on the 21st of September 2014 establishment of the General Authori­ ty for Mining. To understand more about the objectives and responsibilities of this authority, the GSO inter­ viewed  H.E  Hilal  bin  Mohammed Al-Busaidi,  the Chief  Executive  Officer  of  the  General Authority  for

Mining.