The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) is responsible for the study of geology of the country in all pertinent details and to assess its resource potential.
It undertakes
Geological mapping and other geo-scientific surveys.
Basic and applied research in earth sciences.
Scientific investigations for an accurate understanding of the country’s geological resources and their prudent management.
Environmental geology and hydro geological studies.
Core Activities
Geological Field Work for mapping and sample collection
Petrographic Studies for mineral identification
Geochemical Lab analysis for mineral assessment
Range of Geophysical Surveys for subsurface mineral and water exploration
Disaster Risk management and mitigation studies
Exploratory Drilling for mineral resources
Provision of advisory services to different Provincial and Federal organizations
Geochemical sampling and analysis
Publishing of Technical reports, maps, books and research papers
Major Achievements
Geological Map of Pakistan
Mineralogical Map of Pakistan
Discovery of Thar Coal Resources
Discovery of Rekodik Copper Gold Deposit
Discovery of Saindak Copper Gold Deposit
Discovery of hard rock aquifers of Quetta Valley
Discovery of Dilband, Kalabagh, and Chiniot Iron ore Deposit
Lead-Zinc Deposit of Gunga, Duddar and Surmai Area
Chromite Deposit of Muslimbagh area of Balochistan
Ongoing Mineral Exploration Projects
Exploration of Lithium Resources in Pakistan
- Preliminary Investigation of Lithium Bearing Pegmatites in Gilgit-Baltistan
- Preliminary Investigation of Lithium Bearing Bauxite and Flint Clay of Hangu Formation in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Galiyat Areas
- Preliminary Sampling of Brine Lakes in Thar Desert