Looking for Iron Ore suppliers in Pakistan? In this article, we have handpicked the top Iron Ore suppliers in Pakistan to save you the hassle of sourcing manufacturers yourself.
For each iron ore supplier, we are going to provide the list of products they make, certifications manufacturers have acquired, shipping credentials, market share, minimum order quantity, and contact information which we were able to source.
Iron Ore is amongst the top 5 most abundant minerals in Pakistan. There is an estimated 1.427 billion tons of reserve in Pakistan of various grades. Iron Ore has been found in Chiniot, Nokundi, Haripur, and the largest iron ore reserve, Kalabagh.
Kalabagh has measured reserves of 350 million tons whereas Chiniot has deposits having total estimated reserves worth 500 million tons. 60-65pc of the chiniot reserves is high-grade iron ore.
As of now, Pakistan has been able to produce 400,000 tons of iron ore per annum. There is a need to categorize and validate iron ore reserves according to international codes such as JORC. Pakistan Steel mill has processed Rs 5.53 billion worth of iron ore from 2008 to 2013
List of Top Iron Ore Suppliers And Manufacturers in Pakistan:
- Pakistan Steel
- Bolan Mining Enterprises
- Eshal Industries
Pakistan Steel
Pakistan Steel is one of the leading Iron Ore Manufacturers in Pakistan. They use the COREX process to make iron ore. Moreover, they use a Compact Endless Cast & Rolling Mill which allows mass production of hot-rolled products.
They have several installed plants out of which the Chiniot plant has a production capacity of 1 million tons of steel/annum. They particularly focus on Hot Rolled Coils and heavy steel structures. The production mix envisage for the Punjab Steel project consists of five groups of steel:
Pakistan Steel has a 31-year ore production history. They mine 25.3 MT of Hematite and 95.9 MT of Magnetite which has a concentrate tonnage of 45.8 MT and average iron content of 63%. They have state of the art technology which helps them maximize LOM while making sure they minimize ore loss and dilution.
Pakistan Steel balances the waste and ore production levels to make sure they utilize the mining equipment throughout the time they spend at the mining site. They provide a wide range of services to their clientele which includes Engineering Design Services, Electronics Services, Electrical Services, Mechanical Services, Metallurgical Services, Engineering Testing Services, and Electrical Testing & Calibration.
Pakistan Steel has an excellent quality management system in place which has been recognized and inspected by SGS.
Products:
- Billets
- Hot Rolled
- Cold Rolled
- Galvanised
- Formed Section
- Pig Iron
- Coke
- Oxygen & Nitrogen
- Refractory Bricks
- Coal Tar (by-product)
- Granulated Slag (by-product)
- Boulder Slag (by-product)
- Ammonium Sulphate (by-product)
Certifications:
- ISO 9001: 2008 certification
- OHSAS 18001: 2007 certification
- ISO 14001: 2009 certification
Bolan Mining Enterprises
Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME) was formed as a joint venture between the Government of Balochistan and Pakistan Petroleum Limited on 1 June 1974. BME holds mining licenses that allow them to mine iron ores and other minerals at deposits near Khuzdar, Dilband, Nokkundi.
They are the largest Barite producer in Pakistan and fulfill 90% of the barite requirement of local oil & gas companies. They have 2 mining licenses for Nokkundi, Balochistan which permits them to mine 50 million tons of iron ore.In addition to iron ore BME also has licenses for lead and zinc exploration and mining in Balochistan.
BME exports barite to gulf countries. Their barite is of API drilling grade and has an average Sp gravity of greater than 4.21 g/cm3. They have exported more than 200,000 metric tons of barite to the Middle East and other countries.
BME has both local and international clients such as M.I.Overseas Limited (MIOL), Baker & Hughes Drilling Fluids (BHDF), Outlook General Trading UAE, MZ International, Halliburton, etc. They have a dedicated quality policy statement that consists of many work and decision-related requirements to be fulfilled by employees throughout the organization.
Products:
- Barite (Khuzdar)
- Iron Ore (Nokkundi)
- Iron Ore (Dilband)
- Barite-Lead & Zinc
Certifications:
- ISO 14001 certification
- ISO 9001 certification
Eshal Industries
Eshal Industries is one of the leading Iron Ore Manufacturers in Pakistan. They started their operations in 2008.
Eshal Industries have their mines and processing units in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Their processing units are fitted with Kilns for Calcination. They have opened up their offices in UAE for European & GCC customers.
Eshal Industries has diversified its operations and has also established its hold in the edible oil market. They specialize in Sunflower oil, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Olive Oil, RBD Palm Olein. Their edible oil processing units are located in the UAE and Multan (Pakistan).
They have dedicated quality control and quality assurance departments to make sure they supply high-quality ores to their clientele. Eshal Industries has a variety of different standards available depending upon their client’s requirements.
Products:
- Bauxite
- Raw Magnesite (DBM) (CCM)
- Fluorspar
- Sodium & Potash Feldspar
- Fire clay
- Calcium Carbonate
- Iron Ore
- Dolomite
- Red oxide
- Talc (Soap Stone)
Certifications:
- ISO 9001 certification
- ISO 14001 certification
Conclusion
Iron ore processing and mining companies in Pakistan provide a variety of standards depending upon the client’s requirement. Iron ore reserves are found throughout the northern areas of Pakistan such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Minerals are offered at relatively cheaper prices in Pakistan because of cheaper labor and the machinery used to mine the ores. There is constant development being done in the mineral industry in Pakistan and with the passage of time better machinery and high-grade mineral ores will be available for export.