Mines And Minerals Development Department

• Mineral Complex: It is an on-going project of the department. The complex will be a state of art building, where all the wings of the department will be accommodated. The complex will have a mineral laboratory as well as mineral museum of Balochistan.   
• Automation of Royalty Regime: It is an on-going development scheme which will not only digitize all the existing data and processes of the department but automate the whole practices, like application submission, royalty collection etc.
• Installation of Digital Weighbridges at Hanna, Degari, Rakhni, Zhob, Hub & Lung Lohaar (Hub): It is an on-going development scheme of the department. The purpose of scheme is to digitize the weighbridges of mineral check posts and link it with automation system of department.
• Balochistan Mineral Resources Mapping: It is an on-going project, which is producing geological and geophysical data of Balochistan. This project will be a valuable assistance to all national and international mining investors.
• Establishment of Mines Rescue & Safety Training Centre and Mine Surveyor’s Institute at Quetta: It is an on-going project of the department. The training center will provide rescue and safety training to mine workers.
• Integrated Development of Mining sites (Shelter less Schools Dispensaries of Mines Labour Welfare Orgnization: It is an on-going project of the department. Schools and Dispensaries for welfare of mineworker’s families will be established in various districts of province.

UPDATED PICTURES OF CHIEF INSPECTORATE OF MINES

Underground Inspection by Secretary, Mines & Minerals Dev Department along with Director General and Chief Inspector of Mines, Balochistan.

Rescue Operation conducted at M/S Kakar Coal Company, Ghat Nala where three workers saved alive after 5 days.

Mine Rescue, Safety and Training Course conducted at Central Mines Rescue Station, Sinjidi.

Secretary Mines Minerals Development Department

Details of Attached Departments with Complete Details:

1. Basic Information:

Directorate General Mines & Minerals Balochistan.

Address: DGMM Office, Link Sariab Road Quetta.

Ph: 081-9211167

Fax: 081-9211168

email: mines@balochistan.gov.pk

2. Measures under taken by the Department for interaction with general public (Helpline, Website any other)

The Department has undertaken a PSDP Scheme No. 2186 Z2019.0049 in the name of “Institutional Strengthening Automation Of Royalty Regime In Mining Sector, Installation Of Weigh Machines Bridges & Establishment Of Check Post”

The Project is aimed at providing one window operation to the public/applicants. Launching of website is part of the project where basic information along with public data will be available for prospective investors and public. The software component of the Project is nearing completion after which hardware, internet connectivity and cloud storage services will be hired through open bidding.

3. Organizational Structure:

Organization Structure of DGMM is attached at the end of this document.

4. Services for General Public:

• Responsible for the granting of rights to explore and develop the Province’s mineral resources
• To grant & regulate the mineral concessions/titles under Balochistan Mineral Rules 2002.
• To Collect rent and royalty.
• To Solve boundary disputes between different Mine Owners.
• To provide effective co-ordination and management of the Department, Promote mineral resources development in the
• Province by establishing coordination between the Government and the Industry.
• To access to land for exploration and mining.
• Provide technical assistance to the Mine owners for scientific exploration/exploitation of Minerals.
• To update Geoscientific and resources information and facilitation and co-ordination of industry project through Government

5. Downloads (Acts, Rules, Policies any other Relevant  Documents (in pdf or Doc format))

Provided Separately

6. Development Programs (last 5 years) along with short details

1. New Schemes:

A number of new schemes were proposed for inclusion in the PSDP 2022-23, however, no new scheme has been reflected in the current PSDP.

8. Ongoing Schemes/Completed Schemes:

1. Automation: The Government has initiated a project to automate the process of the Mines & Minerals Development Department. This project consists of automating all the process of the Department, which includes submission of online applications for mineral titles/concessions and issuance of rahdaries, process of application through License Management System, online information to investors, issuance of electronic rahdari/challan, e-collection of royalty and other payments and etc. This will result in smooth functioning of the Department and will also help to facilitate investors and mine owners.
2. Construction and Strengthening of Check Posts and Installation of Weighbridges: The Department through Communication, Works, PP&H Department constructed various new check-posts at Noshki, Hub, Pishin, Loralai, Mastung, Hanna, Degari, Rakhni, Zhob, and Lung Lohar. Furthermore, digital weighbridges Are being installed on the check-posts for the first time which will help in curbing pilferage and proper record keeping.

7. Statement: The Province of Balochistan has for long been known for potential reserves of Mineral Resources. However, this potential has not been fully utilized for the economic uplift of the Province. The Mineral sector is contributing less than 2 % to the GDP, whereas, it has the potential to contribute 10% of the GDP. This is partly due to the negligence of the Government in the past and partly due to non-compliance of the Private Sector to the International best practices. The Department has initiated process to automate the Licensing and Royalty Regime, and provide transparent and one window operation to the investors. Recently, various qualified Engineers and other technical staff have joined the Department improving the human resource capacity. The Department is building its capacity and striving hard to make itself at par with modern day standards and to facilitate the mineral sector and investors. The progress of the sector is not possible without the support of private sector and academia. The public is expected to support investment by allowing smooth functioning of different mining projects, the private sector is expected to adopt international best practices with regards to proper and safe mining, and the academia is expected to undertake research in consultation with the industry with regards to exploration of critical minerals and implementation of latest mining techniques in the Province.

8. Contact Details (Telephone, Mobile No, Email ID)

Telephone: 081-9211167

Mobile: +92 300 9389196

Email: mines@balochistan.gov.pk

9. Updated Pictures:

Events/Projects Pictures with short details:

Pictures Taken during Trainings Conducted at IBA Karachi under the Project “ Capacity Building of the Officers of Mines & Minerals Development Department”

11. Contacts/Information Directory

1.  Director General Bashir Ahmed Mastoi 081-9211167, +92 300 9389196

2.Director Title & Licensing Coal           Abdul Salam Lehri        081-9211172,     +92 300 3860658

3.Director Executive Support                 Ameer Hussain Lassi       +92 331 2030006

4.Director (Survey & Drawing)                Abdul Ghaffar Nasar        081-9211156

5.Director Title & Licensing Marble      Syed Rafiullah   +92 333 7951195

6.Director Judicial                                             Abdul Mateen        +92 321 8148535

7.Deputy Director Administration          Shamsullah Khan    081-9211152

8.Deputy Director Title & Licensing Coal     Muhammad Ibrahim      081-9211198

9.Deputy Director Title & Licensing  (Marble & OM)    Hussain Bugti    3218006989

10.Deputy Director (Rent & Royalty)        Muhammad Naseem    +92 312 5610095

11.Deputy Director Coordination & Development    Akmal Ahmed Khan     081-9211154

12.Seniro Statistical Officer                              Syed Asghar Ali      +92 333 5008950

13.Computer Programmer                               Muhammad Usman     +92 317 8457441

Details of other Ongoing Schemes of the DGMM are as under: –

INTRODUCTION

Inspectorate of Mines, Balochistan is attached department of Mines & Mineral Development Department, Govt of Balochistan. Chief Inspector of Mines heads the department. Two wings have been established for the purpose of carrying out its functions and activities including

1. Inspection Wing: for conducting inspections of mines, conducting inquiries of accidents and prosecutions of defaulters.
2. Rescue and Safety Wing: is responsible for Rescue, Safety, Training of technical staff and mine workers, dealing mines emergencies, opening & closing/sealing of mine, fire stopping in irrespirable atmosphere and mine sample testing & research. Further functions and activities corresponding to their responsibilities are briefed as follows:

 OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the department is to ensure Health and Safety of the mine workers. The safety aspect are covered under the provisions of Mines Act 1923, Coal Mines Regulation 1926, Metalliferous Mines Regulations 1926, Consolidated Mines Rules 1952, Electricity Rules 1937 and Rules, Regulations & By-laws made thereunder. This job is performed through the regular inspections by the qualified inspectors of mines.

CONTACT DETAIL (Telephone Number, Mobile Number, E-mail Address)

The contact details of Abdul Ghani, Chief Inspector of Mines, Balochistan are as,

• Contact Number: 081-9211174
• Cell Number: 03337817065
• E-mail address: qa5254cim@gmail.com

CONTACT INFORMATION DIRECTORY

  DEPARTMENTAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT

This department is running an official page on facebook named as “Inspectorate of Mines, Balochistan”.

 MEASURES TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERACTION WITH GENERAL PUBLIC (helpline, website & any other) 

This department is providing Rescue & Safety facilities 24/7 to the mine workers. The Help line numbers are:

• Mine Rescue Superintendent, Balochistan official number 0819211175.
• Central Mines Rescue & Safety Station, Sinjidi official number 0812007680
• Mine Training Centre, Sorange official number 0812004452.

DOWNLOAD (Acts, Regulations, Rules)

This department covers the Health & Safety aspects of the mine workers under the provision of the following Act, Regulation &Rule, furthermore copies are attached in PDF

• Mines Act,1923.
• Coal Mines Regulation,1926.
• Metalliferous Mines Regulation,1926.
• Consolidated Mines Rule,1952.
• The Electricity Rule,1937.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

New Development Schemes.

• Mine Safety, Recue & Training and Mine Survey Institute, Quetta.

Ongoing Schemes/Completed Schemes.

• Mines Safety & Training Center, Muslim Bagh.
• Mines Safety & Training Center, Duki.