The district has always been ignored a mineral survey. The Geological Survey of Pakistan has not reported any minerals in the area. According to the Inspectorate of Mines antimony is obtained from two mines in the area of Korkian and Padkash, with an average production of 3,512.4 tonnes per annum. Local sources also indicate mining of antimony in the area of Sabzab by a private lease-holder.

The Inspectorate of Mines has reported occurrence of sulphur and salt which is yet to be explored and confirmed. The salt sedimentation in kaps indicates presence of salt in land. At present, antimony is being mined in the district.

The mountainous land of Panjgur might be rich of minerals. The action needed is exploration and subsequent exploitation of the mineral resources in the district. Exploitation of minerals will not only benefit the national economy but will also help the socio-economic development of the area.

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