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INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA MTL INTRODUCTION
NWFP is dominated by occurrences of variety of Gemstones, metallic minerals (Gold & base metals) and variety of dimensional stones and industrial minerals, covering a total area of 74,521 Km² in the northwest of the country. The 27000 Km² of FATA is in addition,having separate entity.
National Mineral Policy, 1995, envisages institutional reforms. The Government. of NWFP, created the Directorate General Mines & Minerals (DGMM), NWFP in August, 2001 by integrating the three mineral related agencies i.e Mineral Wing of DICMD, Mineral Wing of SDA and Inspectorate of Mines, with the aim to provide one window facilities to attract as well as facilitate national and overseas investment in the mineral sector of the province.
HOME RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R CATEGORIZATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES
Construction material along the river beds viz: ordinary stones, gravels and ordinary sand, being minor minerals.
Gemstones (Precious & Semi Precious) viz: Emeralds, Topaz, Ruby, Sapphire, peridot, tourmaline and aquamarine etc.
Dimensional stones (Marble, Granite, Serpentenite etc.).
Metallic Minerals, including Gold & Base Metals.
Industrial (Non-Metallic) Minerals viz: Rock Phosphate, Barite, Magnesite, Nepheline Syenite, Feldspar, Soapstone, Rock Gypsum, Rock Salt, Silica Sand, Basalts,extensive cement grade limestone and clay minerals etc.
Fuel/Energy Minerals viz: coal, natural gas & oil.
HOME INTRODUCTION GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R GEMSTONE RESOURCES World renowned Swat Emerald Belt within a linear extension of more than 50 kms, in Swat. Further extensions reported from Bajaur and Mohmand Agencies of FATA. Potential area in Swat is 3000 sq kms, having estimated reserves of over 100 million carats Carbonate-hosted topaz in Mardan/Katlang areas, extending upto Buner area, for about 40 Km. Pegmatite-hosted beryl–tourmaline– topaz-garnet clan, occurring within a linear domain of about 30 kms in Chitral. Corrundum/Ruby occurrences in Timergarah and Swat area along a geological domain being a major belt. Metasediments-hosted Corrundum (Ruby and Sapphire), in upper Kaghan Valley of Hazara Division. Ultramafic-hosted peridot gem in Spat area Kohistan, extending upto Kaghan valley.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R ACTIVITIES ON GEMSTONE RESOURCES
Government of NWFP developed two major Emerald resources viz: Mingora and Gujar Killi Emerald deposits in 70’s. The known resources have over 50 million carat reserves.
The entire gemstones resources of NWFP & Pakistan were explored and mined by GEMCP w.e.f. 1979 – 1994 including Swat emeralds. GEMCP extracted 791,000 carats emeralds, 160,722 carats topaz. But despite depletion of resources, sustained a financial loss of about Rs.210 millions due to policy shortf alls.
The major emerald deposits/prospects have now been reserved for sizeable investment under 10 years mining leases in private sector.
In the year 2001, the EPD, DGMM launched a scheme for exploration and evaluation of Swat Emerald Belt , the geodata so generated is being placed for private investment.
Also initiated systematic exp loration of Chital reg ion for evaluation of known gemstones.
The Govt. of NWFP constituted the NWFP Gems & Mineral Promotion Committee having participation from both the public and private sector.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R The committee formulated Small-Scale Gemstone Policy to regularize the illicit mining in remote areas, besides discoveries of hidden gemstones. The DGMM has so far granted more than 50 Mining Leases under the said policy.
Initiated two PSDP funded projects sponsored by MPNR, Islamabad to provide training for systematic prospecting and mine development of small gemstone leaseholds.
Establishment of a Gems Testing Section in MTL to facilitate exploration, mining, value addition and trading of gemstones in the private sector.
The activities are to facilitate the production and establishment of Gemstone Trade Centre including the GGIP in Peshawar, being the hub of gem business.
On systematic Trade and Marketing of raw and cut/polished Gems in Peshawar, the present level of Exports worth about US$ 12 million are expected to be enhanced to about US$ 100 million in near future.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R DIMENSIONAL STONES
The Marble/Granite resources are rated in billion of tonnes, warranting systematic exploration and quarry development for block extraction, in private sector. The major Marble resources are ; Three (3) parallel belts of marble in Rashun, Gahriat & Drosh, estimated resources about one billion tonnes in Chitral. Extensive marb le belt of Mardan-Buner of more than one billion tonnes. Pink marble near Nowshera, of about 100 million tonne. Various other occurrences in NWFP. Extensive marb le in Bajour, Mohmand and Warsak areas of FATA.
Dark coloured Granites dominated by green shades ;
Mafic/ultramafic outcrops in Chitral, Swat and Kohistan, estimated resources are about 500 million tonne. Green metabasites and dark coloured diabase dikes in Chitral, Dir- Timergara, Swat and Kohistan, estimated to about one billion tonnes. Metasedimentary rocks in Chitral, Hazar a regions, estimated to be about 500 million tonnes.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R Light coloured Granites
Tirich Mir and Karakorum Batholith/granitoids in Chitral region, estimated resource about 500 million tonnes.
Kohistan Batholith in Dir, Swat and Kohistan, having sizeable outcrops for extraction of granite blocks, estimated resources about 1000 million tonnes.
Indian Mass Granitoids in Swat, Buner and Hazara regions, estimated to about 1000 million tonnes.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R ACTIVITIES ON DIMENSIONAL STONES
The Government of NWFP is plann ing systematic exp loration and Quarry development for Marble & Granite block extraction.
The DGMM is facilitating systematic geological survey and evaluation of marble & gran ite potential of NWFP to enh ance private sector investment.
A pilot marble quarry has been proposed for development in Buner (Swat), as a training institute to be operated jointly by the public/private sector.
A systematic training programme would be launched for skill development of the workers and the staff of the private mining concerns in block extraction.
The exercise is to enhance Marble & Granite exports from present level of US$ 4 million to about 80 million in near future in Pakistan.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R METALLIC MINERALS INCLUDING GOLD & BASE METALS
Systematic exploration and geo-data generation through regional exploration programme (1992-2003) interpreted into 34 target areas of gold & base metals, covering 40000 sq kms area, warranting foreign investment. These are : Six targets over an accumulated area of 1000 Km² for gold, tungston, lead, zinc and nickel along the Pamir Block in Chitral. Five target areas of gold, copper, lead, zinc & silver as well as gold- platinum suit along the Karakorum Block, over an accumulated area of 800 Km². Fourteen targets over an accumulated area of 3000 Km² separately located in Drosh-Chitral, Dir, Timergara and Kohistan, along the geological belt of Kohistan Island Arc sequence of northern part of NWFP. Nine selected targets of gold, lead, zinc and other base metals over an accumulated area of 1300 Km² along the geological domains of Indian Mass in Swat and lower Hazara. Discovery of phorphyry type Gold-Copper mineralization upto 80 PPM gold values, copper upto 0.4 % values in one of the host rocks in Mirkani/Ushrait Drosh Chitral, over an area of 80 sq kms.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R INDUSTRIAL (NON METALLIC) MINERALS
Minerals & Minerals Based Industries in NWFP.
Portland Cement Plant-3000 Tonne/day capacity with an investment of Rs.5 billion, one each on limestone and clay deposits in Banda Chashma, Lachi, Nizampur and Mardan.
Gypsum Plaster & Plaster board industries of 60,000 tonnes/year capacity based on about 500 million tonnes high grade gypsum reserves in Kohat-Karak range. Expected investment about Rs.600 million.
Soda Ash/Caustic Soda Plant of 50,000 tonnes per year capacity based on about 300 million tonnes rock salt deposits in Kohat-Karak region, involving an estimated investment of Rs.800 million.
Marble Gr anite Tiles & Decorative Processing Plants based on marb le and granite resources in Buner, Mardan, Chitral, Hazar a and Kohistan regions. At least 10 units of can be established.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R Sheet Glass Manufacturing Industry/units, based on the silica sand deposits of Pezu D.I.Khan and Munda Kuccha, Mansehra. The investment on the each industrial units is estimated to the tune of Rs.300 million.
Glass & Ceramic Industry based on vast potential of Nepheline Synite in Buner area. The investment on processing unit is estimated to be Rs.150 million. The NS resources may also be utilized for establishing of Alkali complex viz: extraction of Alumina, manufacture of cement and soda ash/caustic soda, warranting huge investment.
Establishment of Chemical & Refractory Grade Industries, utilizing the chromite resources of Malakand & Kohsitan areas and Magnesite deposits of Hazara.
Operation of NFC SSP Plant and establish ment of other fertilizer plan ts, based on Hazara Rock Phosphate deposits of about 20 million tonnes.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN GEODATA R FUEL MINERALS
Extensive coal resources from Nizampur to Hangu through Chirat, Dara Adam Khel, Hangu and extending to the Tribal belt, along the Border with Afghanistan, including known coal horizon in Makarwal extending in NWFP.
Recent coal discovery in Mansehra, Hazara region appears to be extending eastward and may enhance the overall coal potential of NWFP. The coal belt, therefore warrant systematic studies for further assessment of the resource.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS GEODATA R CREATION OF NWFP GEO-DATABASE ON MINERALS
The DGMM has initiated systematic co mpilation of geo-data generated under the exploration & developmental activities. The data so prepared, would be systematically documented through GIS format.
Besides the available information, the Geodata is being created through the implementation of mineral exploratory schemes, Remote sensing programs and the establishment of GIS in DGMM and its deployment on Web Site to facilitate private sector investment.
HOME INTRODUCTION RESOURCES GEMSTONE MARBLE METALIC INDUSTRIAL RKS ENERG Y MIN R IMPEDEMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
Strengthen ing of institu tional setup i.e DGMM NWFP to undertake the assignment of the management of mineral resources in line with the National Mineral Policy 1995.
Technical assistance for capacity building and quality output. Logistic support including provision of equipments.
Creation of systematic Geo Database on mineral potential of the province, as a tool to attract as will as facilitate private sector investment
Establishment of Dig ital Cartographic Section. Establishment of GIS Lab for Geo Database. Training of the resource persons for Cartographic Section and creation as well as updating the NWFP Geo Database on minerals.
Fiscal regime/incentives to promote and facilitate the investment in development & mining, value addition and trading including export of minerals and to overcome locational disadvantages of the province.
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