KP Mineral Sector Overview
Minerals
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⚫ Mineral Resource categories available in the province are as under:
Dimension stones i.e. marble, granites and other decorative stones
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1 billion tones reserves of different types of marble (P&D, 2015).
⚫ Light colored granites in northern parts with estimated resources of
100 million tons.
⚫ The share of the province in Gross Value of Production and
Gross Value Added in all minerals in Pakistan stood at 3.82 and
3.6 percent respectively (Planning & Development, 2015).
However, KP contributes about 78 percent of the marble
Production in Pakistan.
Gemstones i.e. emeralds, topaz, corundum, tourmaline, aquamarine,
peridote, etc
Industrial rocks & minerals i.e. phosphate, soapstone, feldspar,
gypsum, rock salt, limestone, silica sand, etc
Fuel Minerals i.e. Coal.
• Metallic minerals i.e. including gold, silver and base metals (copper,
lead, zinc, antimony, etc.)View entire presentation