In order to take full advantage of its mineral resources, the Balochistan government has decided to set up a ‘Metal Park’ in the province.
Addressing a seminar in this regard, Chief Minister (CM) Balochistan Jamal Kamal Khan said that the province has immense mineral potential which would be tapped by the establishment of ‘Balochistan Metal Park.’
The project will change the destiny of Balochistan, creating employment opportunities for the citizens of the province and contributing positively to the provincial and national economies.
During the last three years, the Balochistan government has approved several mineral development projects in the province such as mapping natural resources, an automated royalty system, a chemical testing laboratory, and a mineral complex, the CM recalled.
Chief Secretary (CS) Balochistan Mathar Niaz Rana said that modernization of the provincial mining industry is the need of the hour.
Balochistan has more mineral wealth than any other province as it accounts for 50% of the national mineral resources. However, its share in the national mineral production is only 5% due to limited data on geological resources and lack of mineral development processing units, the CS lamented.
