Mining | MCQs

Explanation

The Khewra Salt Mine is located in Khewra, north Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan, which rises from the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

It is Pakistan’s largest and oldest salt mine and the world’s second-largest mine.

Khewra Salt Mine another name is Mayo Salt Mine

Explanation

The Neelam Valley is significant for gold exploration.

Ruby: Ruby deposits of Azad Kashmir are located in:

• Khandigali-Nangimali-Khora-Katha
• Chitta Ratta
• Naril Nala areas of Neelam valley

Explanation

Pakistan Minerals Summit 2023

Edition: First

Date: August 01, 2023

Venue: Islamabad

Host: Govt. of Pakistan

Chief Guest: Shehbaz Sharif (PM)

Theme: DUST TO DEVELOPMENT: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PAKISTAN

Purpose: To bring together international investors, mining industry giants, corporate leaders, and government stakeholders to create a roadmap for tapping into the tremendous mineral riches   

Explanation

The Reko Diq mine is located near Reko Diq town in Chagai District, Province of Balochistan.

It is one of the largest copper and gold mines in the world.

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The federal and Balochistan governments and two international firms — Antofagasta PLC and Barrick Gold Corporation 

have reached an agreement in principle on a framework to reconstitute the Reko Diq project, and a pathway for Antofagasta to exit the project.

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Which of the following court unfreezes PIA assets in the Reko Diq award case?

British Virgin Islands High court

Explanation

The Khewra Salt Mine is in Khewra, north of Pind Dadan Khan, in Jhelum District, Punjab Region, Pakistan.

The mine is in the Salt Range, Potohar plateau, which rises from the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

It is the second largest in the world