Explanation

• Uranium deposits are found in Dera Ghazi Khan of Punjab.
• The uranium mill was also established in Pakistan in 1977-78.

Additional information:

• Kazakhstan is the biggest producer of Uranium in the world.
  
  
  Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Kalabagh has the largest iron ore deposits in Pakistan.
• Kalabagh is located in Mianwali District, Punjab.
• The estimated iron ore reserves are about 309 million tons.

Additional information:

• Largest Coal Deposits: Thar Coalfield (Sindh)
• Uranium Deposits: Dera Ghazi Khan (Punjab)
• Fuller's Earth Deposits: Dera Ghazi Khan District (Punjab)

Last verified on 04-08-2026

Explanation

• Sui Gas Field is located near Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Discovered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited in 1952.
• Production started in 1955.
• It is Pakistan’s largest natural gas field.

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Location: Khewra, Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan
• Other Name: Mayo Salt Mine
• Status: Pakistan’s largest and oldest salt mine
• World Ranking: Second-largest salt mine
• Discovery: Traditionally attributed to Alexander the Great’s army (326 BC)
• Modern Mining: Developed during British rule; systematic mining began in 1872