Key Minerals Found in Pakistan
1. Salt:
- Khewra Salt Mine: One of the world's largest and oldest salt mines.
- Usage: Table salt, industrial salt, and Himalayan pink salt.
2. Gypsum:
- Locations: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh.
- Usage: Cement production, plaster, and fertilizer.
3. Limestone:
- Locations: Punjab and Sindh.
- Usage: Cement production, construction, and steel manufacturing.
4. Coal:
- Locations: Sindh (Thar Coal), Balochistan, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Usage: Power generation and industrial fuel.
5. Copper:
- Locations: Saindak and Reko Diq in Balochistan.
- Usage: Electrical wiring, electronics, and construction.
6. Gold:
- Locations: Often found in association with copper deposits in Balochistan (Saindak and Reko Diq).
- Usage: Jewelry and investment.
7. Chromite:
- Locations: Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Usage: Stainless steel production and alloys.
8. Iron Ore:
- Locations: Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Usage: Steel production.
9. Marble and Granite:
- Locations: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh.
- Usage: Construction and decorative purposes.
10. Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire:
- Locations: Swat Valley (Emeralds), Hunza Valley (Rubies and Sapphires) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Usage: Jewelry and gemstones.
11. Bauxite:
- Locations: Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Usage: Aluminum production.
1. Himalayan Pink Salt:
- Markets: Worldwide, including the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
2. Gypsum:
- Markets: Mainly to India, as well as other countries in the region.
3. Chromite:
- Markets: China is a significant importer of Pakistani chromite.
4. Marble and Granite:
- Markets: Middle Eastern countries, China, Italy, and the United States.
5. Coal:
- Markets: Some coal is exported regionally, although a significant portion is used domestically.
6. Copper:
- Markets: Copper concentrates from the Saindak project are exported primarily to China.
7. Precious and Semi-Precious Stones:
- Markets: United States, Europe, and Middle Eastern countries.
8. Bauxite:
- Markets: Primarily exported to China.
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