Exploration & Evaluation of Precious Stones in Bajaur & Mohmand Agencies |
| Sector |
Minerals |
| Total Estimated Cost |
Rs. 42.076 Million |
| Date of Commencement |
April 2007 |
| Date of
Completion |
June 2013 |
| Project Status |
Ongoing |
| Details |
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Project Scope: |
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Identification of prospective gem bearing areas/horizons in Bajaur and Mohmand Agencies.
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Preparation of detailed geological maps of the identified areas on different scale as per requirement in the field to delineate mineralized zones.
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Preparation of detailed structural maps for understanding various behaviours of the prospective host rocks.
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Pitting, trenching and aditing on most favorable gem prospects to access quality and quantity of the available gems.
- Resource assessment.
- Submission of final report
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Present Status: |
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Tasks Completed:
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Reconnaissance Geological Survey of 880 sq km.
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Regional geological mapping of 465 sq.km area on 1:50,000 scale.
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Prospect scale mapping of 9.5 sq.km on 1: 10,000 scale.
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33 No. incline/trenches/pits excavated, 110 Nos. samples collected out of which 53 were selected for petro graphic and gemological studies.
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Gem-bearing areas i.e., Tora Tiga, Khazana Sar in Mohmand and Khan Salai, Amankot, Manasar in Bajaur Agency delineated.
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Emerald, Green, Red and Hassonite Garnets, Actinolite, Clinochlore, Epidote, Tourmaline and Beryl identified in Bajaur Agency while Emerald, Beryl, Tourmaline, Epidote, axinite reported from Mohmand Agency.
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Detail reports regarding Tora Tiga area, Mohmand Agency and Khan Salai area, (Barang), Bajaur Agency provided to FATA Secretariat for possible investment by private sector.
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Drivage of 3.4 meter exploratory adit at Khan Salai, Bajaur Agency.
- Further studies are in progress.
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