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Mineral Resource Potential
and Mining Practices in
Pakistan
Dr Sarfraz Ali
Director
School of Advanced Geomechanical Engineering (SAGE)
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Pakistan
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Contents
• Mineral Resource Potential
– Geological Perspective
– Global Perspective
– Local Perspective
• Mining Practices
• Challenges
• Opportunities
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Our Geological History
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Our Geological History
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Mineral Resource Potential
• Geological Perspective
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• Local Perspective
Mineral Resource Potential
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• Local Perspective
Mineral Resource Potential
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• Local Perspective
Mineral Resource Potential
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• Local Perspective
Mineral Resource Potential
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• World Bank Perspective
Mineral Resource Potential
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Mining Practices in Pakistan
Mining Cadastre System
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Exploration and Estimation Gaps• Exploration
– Prospects or prospect
– Shape, orientation, and extents of the ore body
– Maximum depths and extents
– Code of practice
– Geological data management system
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Challenges
• Knowledge Gaps
• Technology Gaps
• Social-Political-Economic Factors
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School of Advanced Geomechanical
Engineering (SAGE)
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Our Vision
SAGE aspires to provide leadership in geomechanical capacity bldgof the Army and Nation through optimization of existing practicesand innovations to deal efficiently with 21st century challenges andopportunities.
Our Mission
Impart Pakistan-specific postgraduate education with cutting edgeresearch to solve complex geomechanical problems with a view tobridge the knowledge gaps and evolve sustainable solutionsthrough national and international collaborations.
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Size, Substance, Style
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Research Mechanism
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Our Collaborators
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What Will it Take to Realize
Pakistan’s Mineral Potential?
Bridging the Gaps
SAGE
Interested Partners