GOVERNMENT OF N.W.F.P
Directorate General, Mines and Minerals, Peshawar
Attached Department Near Judicial Complex,
Khyber Road, Peshawar Cantt.
Phone : 091-9210275 - 9211140 Fax 091-9210236

NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS
FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION

of mining companies / firms for grant of 10-years mining
Lease for Emerald and Topaz.

The Directorate General Mines and Minerals, Government of NWFP invites applications for pre-qualification from interested parties for the auction the following gemstone bearing areas (Emerald and Topaz) inclusive of royally, overs the areas mentioned against each. The auction will be held through sealed birds / tenders:-

S.# Name of Minerals Extent of Area
LOCATION
1
Emerald
50 acres
Near village Gujar Kili Tehsil Alpuri District Shangla
2
Topaz
15 acres
Shaheed Ghundai Katlang District Mardan
3
Topaz
6 acres
Shamozai District Mardan

The terms and conditions for per-qualification of parties require finishing of the following information / details:

  1. Name of the company, firm or individual with complete address, telephone and fax number. The foreign investors (company, firm or individuals) are also entitled to participate for pre-qualification provided firms, companies are incorporated in Pakistan.

  2. A certificate clearly indicating the financial soundness / credit worthiness of the company, firm or individual will also be required.

  3. In case of applications from foreign companies / firms / individuals, they shall get themselves duly registered / incorporated with Board of Investment / Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

  4. In case of already existing company, firm, an audited statement of accounts for the previous three years is required. In case of new company, firm or individual, a financial soundness certificate from any Banking Institution will be required.

  5. National Tax Number and Computerized NIC of the individual, company / firm its directors / managing partners and parties in individual capacity shall be submitted.

  6. Details of experience of parties (individual / company / firm or any of its Directors) in the field of mining exploration in past or present. Involvement held in gemstone mining be highlighted. List of qualified mining personnel with bio-data, address, qualification, and experience of the company / firm shall be provided.

  7. Details of necessary (mining machinery, earth moving and processing) which could be utilized for mining operations.

  8. The company, firm or individual who has the expertise / capabilities for value addition for the gemstones in the shape of cutting and polishing provide sufficient evidence in this regard shall stand eligible to apply for pre-qualification.

  9. The parties which have already applied for pre-qualification for Mingora Emerald Mines need not apply afresh. They shall, however, submit letter of intent expressing their interest for participation in the auction.

  10. Incorrect information / documents supplied will render the company, firm or individual disqualified.

  11. The closing date for receipt of application is 28.10.2008 and no application will be entertained after the due date.

  12. For any further information please contact the Directorate General Mines and Minerals, Khyber Road Peshawar on any working day between 8:00 to 2:30 PM and 12:00 Noon on Friday.


DIRECTOR GENERAL
Mines and Minerals, Khyber Road, Peshawar
Peshawar Cantt. Tele: 091-9210275, 9211140, Fax: 091-9210236
INF(P) 3094    Also availble on www.nwfp.gov.pk