German firm to explore iron ore in Chiniot-Rajwa, Punjab

[Kabira]

Punjab government and a consortium of German companies struck an agreement on Thursday under which the consortium will ensure a high standard of work on the project of iron ore exploration at Chiniot-Rajwa and also conduct resident supervision. Secretary Mines and Minerals Dr Arshad Mehmood and Managing Director of the German consortium, GEOS Dr Jurgen Hartsch signed the agreement. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest on the occasion.

The Chief Minister said that the agreement will help ensure a high standard of work the iron ore exploration project which is a project of immense importance for Pakistan. He said iron ore reserves in the said area are no less valuable for Pakistan than oil and gold. He said that Punjab is rich in mineral wealth which can be utilized for strengthening national economy. He said that German technology is established in mining as well as other sectors. He said that cooperation with the consortium of German companies in coal mining sector should also be considered. German delegation said that a high standard of work on iron ore exploration project at Chiniot-Rajwa will be ensured.

German firm to explore iron ore in Punjab

This is estimate of ore reserves in Punjab.

''In Punjab, vast iron ore reserves are located in Makerwal-Sho, Mianwali (706 million tons), Chiniot, (110 million tons plus anticipated 500 million tons), Chichali, near Kalabagh, Mianwali (369 mn tons) and in DG Khan (268 mn tons). These all are low-grade iron ore, with about 34 per cent iron content.''

 

[VCheng]

''In Punjab, vast iron ore reserves are located in Makerwal-Sho, Mianwali (706 million tons), Chiniot, (110 million tons plus anticipated 500 million tons), Chichali, near Kalabagh, Mianwali (369 mn tons) and in DG Khan (268 mn tons). These all are low-grade iron ore, with about 34 per cent iron content.''

What is the primary source for the claim quoted above, if you please?

 

[Kabira]

What is the primary source for the claim quoted above, if you please?

''RENEWED efforts are being made by the Punjab government to tap the two-billion-tons iron ore reserves of the province for commercial exploitation.''

Exploiting Punjab`s iron ore - - DAWN.COM

 

[FaujHistorian]

Punjab government and a consortium of German companies struck an agreement on Thursday under which the consortium will ensure a high standard of work on the project of iron ore exploration at Chiniot-Rajwa and also conduct resident supervision. Secretary Mines and Minerals Dr Arshad Mehmood and Managing Director of the German consortium, GEOS Dr Jurgen Hartsch signed the agreement. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest on the occasion.

The Chief Minister said that the agreement will help ensure a high standard of work the iron ore exploration project which is a project of immense importance for Pakistan. He said iron ore reserves in the said area are no less valuable for Pakistan than oil and gold. He said that Punjab is rich in mineral wealth which can be utilized for strengthening national economy. He said that German technology is established in mining as well as other sectors. He said that cooperation with the consortium of German companies in coal mining sector should also be considered. German delegation said that a high standard of work on iron ore exploration project at Chiniot-Rajwa will be ensured.

German firm to explore iron ore in Punjab

This is estimate of ore reserves in Punjab.

''In Punjab, vast iron ore reserves are located in Makerwal-Sho, Mianwali (706 million tons), Chiniot, (110 million tons plus anticipated 500 million tons), Chichali, near Kalabagh, Mianwali (369 mn tons) and in DG Khan (268 mn tons). These all are low-grade iron ore, with about 34 per cent iron content.''

Shahbaz Sharif is the go getter.

He has polled the highest in the May survey when it comes to getting things done.


too bad this project could have started in 1967 but did not due to our ugly priorities all these years.

 

[VCheng]

''RENEWED efforts are being made by the Punjab government to tap the two-billion-tons iron ore reserves of the province for commercial exploitation.''

Exploiting Punjab`s iron ore - - DAWN.COM

That is just the news story. What is the primary source for the claim of two billion tons of iron ore in the Punjab?

 

[Kabira]

That is just the news story. What is the primary source for the claim of two billion tons of iron ore in the Punjab?

And what do you expect me to bring? Google it there are more sources. And wait for this german company to explore Chniot reserves to get better idea.

 

[FaujHistorian]

And what do you expect me to bring? Google it there are more sources. And wait for this german company to explore Chniot reserves to get better idea.

data based on 1967 survey was used to project figures.

However as you say, updates will be made based on the current survey.

 

[VCheng]

data based on 1967 survey was used to project figures.

However as you say, updates will be made based on the current survey.

Just another unsupported claim made of hot air. Sigh.

 

[Bouncer]

Punjab government and a consortium of German companies struck an agreement on Thursday under which the consortium will ensure a high standard of work on the project of iron ore exploration at Chiniot-Rajwa and also conduct resident supervision. Secretary Mines and Minerals Dr Arshad Mehmood and Managing Director of the German consortium, GEOS Dr Jurgen Hartsch signed the agreement. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif ...

Either SS is recycling old projects or allocating different blocks.

April 03, 2014

Punjab government and Chinese company sign agreement for exploring iron ore in Chiniot

LAHORE: A historic agreement was signed between the Punjab government and a Chinese company, Metallurgical Corporation of China, for exploring iron reserves in Rajua (Chiniot).


According to the agreement, the Chinese company will give final opinion about the quality and quantity of iron deposits within 10 months. This agreement will pave the way for setting up first Pakistani steel mill in Punjab to be run with local iron.


Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Minister for Mineral Chaudhry Sher Ali, Punjab Mineral Corporation Chairman Sumar Mubarrak Mand, Mineral Development Secretary Dr Arshad Mehmood and officials of the Chinese company were present.


While addressing a public meeting on the occasion of signing of the agreement at the Municipal Hockey Stadium Chiniot, Shahbaz Sharif said that it was unfortunate that despite the fact that our country was rich in mineral resources, we were roaming around the world with a begging bowl.


He said that the PML-N government had given up this practice and the height of development would be achieved through benefiting from indigenous resources. He said that Pakistan would be made self-reliant, and the Chiniot agreement was an important step in this direction.


Shahbaz said that it was a historic day as the promise made with the people for exploring iron reserves was being fulfilled.


He said that during the era of dictator Pervez Musharraf, the contract of this important project was given to an unknown American company of a Pakistani at throwaway price illegally and without observing rules and regulations, which was very unfortunate, but the present government paid attention to this fraud and forced the thieves and dacoits to run away and the court also gave verdict keeping in view country’s interest.


The chief minister said, “We worked round the clock for forwarding this project and three secretaries of Mineral Department who showed negligence in implementation of the project of mineral reserves were transferred to other provinces.” He said that those officers who could not serve the people were his enemy.


Shahbaz said that he was successful before the people of Chiniot, as the agreement had been made with the Chinese company. He said that some people were of the view that there were no reserves of oil and gas in Punjab, but with the blessings of Allah Almighty, the land of Chiniot was rich in mineral resources.


He said that a target of 10 months instead of 18 months had been given to the Chinese company to explore the iron reserves. He said that if these resources were explored in the land of saints, the destiny of Pakistani generation would be changed. The chief minister said that the agreement with the Chinese company was an important step towards development and prosperity of the people and the country. He said that if iron reserves of high quality were explored, a big steel mill would be set up in the area and job opportunities be available to the local young engineers.


He said that if he could complete the Metro Bus Service project within a few months, the iron reserves would also be explored within a short period with the cooperation of the Chinese company.


Shahbaz said that three or four friendly countries had always supported Pakistan and China was one of them, which always played an important role in the development of Pakistan.


He said that during his visit to China in February, Chinese leadership announced to provide a sum of $32 billion for various projects in Pakistan, which was the biggest economic package in the history of the country. He said that Saudi Arabia had also given a gift of one and a half billion dollars to Pakistan without any condition, which reflected complete confidence of Saudi Arabia and King Abdullah in the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.