Minister of Mines and Industries Ibrahim Adel of Afghanistan

Ibrahim Adel was born in 1951 in Parwan province of Afghanistan.

Engineer Adel was appointed as Minister of Mines by President Karzai.

Afghan Minister of Mines Mohamad Ibrahim Adel describes the exchange.

We have just explored some parts of Shiberghan and a small part of Sar-i-Pul province, the other provinces have not been explored," Adel said of northern provinces.

Adel said he was hopeful new technology could find bigger, and perhaps deeper, reserves.

Adel said he expected considerable interest when bidding for blocks is opened up, within six months to a year.

Adel has a proven track record of achievements and results orientation with over 16 years of senior management experience.