Gemstone and Gold mining activities is practiced in the mountain settlement of puntland. The mineral industry of Puntland produces small quantities of gemstones and salt.[1] Puntland also has deposits of feldspar, gypsum, iron ore, copper, gold, kaolin, limestone, natural gas, quartz, silica sand, tantalum, tin, and uranium.[1] The mineral industry makes a small contribution to Puntlands exports and economy in general and requires to be invested by foreign investors and mining companies