Talks focus on advancing Sri Lanka's mineral sector under 2026 policy

Key discussions centred on developing Sri Lanka's mineral sector in alignment with the 2026 National Mineral Policy took place during a special meeting chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (31).

Officials from the Sri Lanka Mineral Sands Association (SLMSA) and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau participated in the conference, which focused on mineral exploration, extraction, and value-addition processes, the President’s Media Division stated. The meeting included broad deliberations on steps required to systematically leverage the island's mineral resources to boost the national economy and increase export earnings.

Main points of discussion included infrastructure development, providing concessions to investors, and promoting research and development activities.

Measures to resolve emerging issues within the sector by attracting both foreign and domestic investments came under review, along with solutions to challenges investors face when interacting with state agencies to secure mining licenses.

Addressing policy gaps during the session, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the necessity of maintaining high transparency when inviting investments and ensuring proper coordination among all relevant institutions, according to the official statement.