50-Year Institutional Heritage

Company History & Milestones (1973 - 2020)

Over five decades of industrial mineral extraction, corporate growth, and national legacy.

1973

Company Founded

General Mining Company was incorporated in Jordan as a public shareholding entity (GENM), establishing Jordan's foundation for industrial mineral extraction.

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1975

Mahes Silica Operations

Initiated silica sand quarrying and mineral crushing operations in Mahes and Balqa governorate to support regional building infrastructure.

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1980

Mojeb Gypsum Deposit

Operationalized the Mojeb gypsum mine in Madaba/Mojeb region, creating a multi-concession supply backup.

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1985

Batn al-Ghoul Kaolin Deposit

Secured and commissioned the primary Batn al-Ghoul kaolin clay concession in Ma'an governorate, supplying ceramics and refractories.

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1992

Aqaba Feldspar Mine

Launched raw feldspar mineral extraction operations in Aqaba governorate (historically operational).

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2000

Tafileh Mining Concession

Commissioned industrial gypsum extraction operations in Tafileh governorate to support domestic cement plants.

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2008

Sbeihi Gypsum Concession

Expanded industrial gypsum quarrying capacity with the opening of Sbeihi mine deposit in Balqa governorate.

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2012

Tafileh Gypsum Mine Expansion

Expanded high-purity industrial gypsum deposit extraction in Tafileh governorate to meet rising cement sector demand.

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2020

Al Mafraq Pozzolana Site

Inaugurated natural volcanic pozzolana extraction site in Al Mafraq governorate for eco-friendly cement additive supply.

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ASE: GENM  ·  GENERAL MINING PLC  ·  EST. 1973  ·  GYPSUM  ·  KAOLIN  ·  POZZOLANA  ·  BALQA  ·  TAFILEH  ·  MAFRAQ  ·