Project
Exploration and Resource Estimation of Limestone for Establishment of Greenfield Cement Plant in DG Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
Project Details
Client
Pioneer Cement Limited
Type of Project
Geological Exploration and Resource Estimation
Location
DG Khan Punjab
Start Date
2021
End Date
2023
Project Description
This project aimed to identify and evaluate limestone resources for the establishment of a Greenfield cement plant in DG Khan. It involved geological exploration, resource estimation, environmental assessments, and regulatory approvals to ensure the feasibility and sustainability of the proposed cement plant.
Project Phases & Key Activities:
Phase-1: Raw Materials Quarry Selection and Lease Acquisition
- Desktop Studies.
- Reconnaissance Survey.
- Selection of potential quarry and plant sites.
- Surface sampling from potential quarry sites.
- Chemical analysis of Limestone, clay, and gypsum.
- Initial report to select one plant/quarry site for detailed studies.
- Pre-feasibility studies of the selected site.
- Market and Financial Analysis.
- Environmental Impact Assessment report for mining of raw materials for cement plant.
- Environmental Impact Assessment report for installation of greenfield cement plant.
- Lease application documentation for acquisition of Exploration license and Mining leases of limestone and clay.
- Application documentation and coordination for issuance of No objection certificate (NOC) for installation of a greenfield cement plant from the following departments of Punjab.
- Industry Department.
- Irrigation Department.
- Local Government Department.
- Environmental Protection Department.
- Mines & Mineral Department.
- Successful acquisition of Exploration License for Limestone over an area of 2426.38 acres.
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