Gypsum industry news

Oman: India-based JSW Infrastructure and Minerals Development Oman (MDO) will build a new US$419m, 27Mt/yr-capacity port in Dhofar Governorate. JSW Infrastructure subsidiary JSW Overseas will acquire a 51% stake in newly incorporated special purpose vehicle South Minerals Port Company for the undertaking.

The projected construction time is 36 months, with commercial operations scheduled to start in early-mid-2029. The Hindu BusinessLine News has reported that the port is intended to help Dhofar Governorate realise its export potential for various minerals, including gypsum.