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Geological Survey of Pakistan

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

Discovery and Preliminary Investigations of Spezand Iron Ore. Deposit, South of Quetta, Balochistan

Reconnaissance Study of Copper and Gold Mineralization in Barit-Hunkoi Area, Danyor Nala, Gilgit-Baltistan

Exploration of Precious Metals in Nagar-Parkar Area of Thar Through Exploratory Drilling

Integrated Geological and Geophysical Survey for Exploration of Metallic Minerals in Razai Block, Nokkundi, District Chagai, Balochistan

Demarcation of Mineralized Zones and Geological Mapping Using Geochemical and Remote Sensing Techniques in Chagai, Balochistan