khewra salt mine (ksm)

Khewra Salt Mine

A presentation by

Ahmad Tariq Bhatti

Introduction

Area DescriptionRank 2nd largest salt mine in the world (the largest one is

Wielicza Salt Mine in Krakow, Poland)

Location Pind Daden Khan, Tehsil of Jehlum District, Punjab, Pakistan

Leased area 3,398.53 Acres

Geological Horizon Pre-Cambrian

Temperature inside the tunnel 18-20 °C

Commercial salt Average 96%

Shades of salt White, Pink and Red

Mining method Room and Pillar

Rock Saly Resources 6.687 Billion Tons Approx.

Production (2009-10) 416,561 Tons

Total length of tunnels 4o Kilometers

Introduction

Brief HistoryThe history of the mine dates back to

its discovery by Alexander the Great's troops in 320 BC, but its

trading started during Mughal era. The main tunnel at ground level was

developed by Dr. H. Warth, a mining engineer, in 1872. After the partition,

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) took over

management of the mine. In 2002, PMDC launched a Khewra Salt Mines

Resort Development Project and successfully converted the oldest portions of the mine into a highly

successful tourist destination.

A camel caravan on our way.

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountain

View of the salt-rich mountains

The mountain of Khewra mine entrance

Outer view of the mine entrance

A building before the mine entrance

Mine Entrance

Salt-brick mosque

Salt-brick mosque

Salt-brick rooms

A salt structure made due to falling of salt from the ceiling

Replica of Minar-e-Pakistan

Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining

Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining

Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining

Texture of a salt ceiling

Texture of salt walls & ceiling

Texture of salt walls & ceiling

Texture of salt walls & ceiling

Texture of a salt wall

Texture of salt walls & ceiling

Texture of salt walls & ceiling

Texture of a salt wall

Texture of a salt wall

Salt-water pond

NotePictures used in the presentation are taken on

09/10/2012.

Referencespmdc.com

swisspak.com

Thank you!