Question

how does the production of non metallic minerals in Pakistan helps its economy?​

Answer 1

Pakistan has vast deposits of some important non-metallic minerals such as rock salt, limestone, gypsum, marble and china-clay.Coal, oil and gas are also non-metallic minerals. All these minerals are important for the economy of Pakistan. Rock salt and marble are exported and bring foreign exchange to Pakistan. Many of these minerals are raw material for industries. The progress in cement industry and chemical industry are because of deposits of rock salt and limestone. Coal, oil and gas are also important because their production helps to reduce the import of fuels. Gas has been especially very helpful in the progress of Pakistan economy .Its production has saved much foreign exchange. Gas is used in many industries, fertilizer industry and power generation. Coal is used in brick kilns and for power generation.

Answer 2

The production of non metallic minerals in Pakistan helps its economy.

• Large amounts of certain significant non-metallic minerals, including rock salt, limestone, gypsum, marble, and china clay, can be found in Pakistan. Non-metallic minerals can include coal, oil, and gas. All of these minerals are crucial to Pakistan's economy. Exports of marble and rock salt provide Pakistan with foreign cash.
• Rubies, topaz, and emerald are just a few of the valuable and semi-precious minerals that are mined in Pakistan. Marble, Granite, Coal, Chromite, Gypsum, Copper, Gold, Iron Ore, Lead Zinc, Bauxite, Crude Oil, and Natural Gas are some of Pakistan's most valuable and prospective minerals.
• Cement, ceramics, glass, and lime products are some of the most well-known non-metal mineral goods. The uses are extremely varied, encompassing everything from furniture and ornamentation to sanitary supplies and building materials.
• SINDH'S MINERAL RESOURCES The Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) believes that Pakistan possesses 185 billion tonnes of coal reserves, of which 184 million tonnes billion tonnes are in Sindh, one of the world's largest good grade lignite deposits.
• Other reserves can be found in Bahadurkhail, Kalabagh, and Warcha (all in the district of Mianwali) (District Karak). In Pakistan, a minor amount of common salt is also produced from sea salt for industrial usage.
• Minerals mining contributes to economic growth by generating well-paying jobs and providing the raw materials required by every area of our economy. Nearly 1.0 million employment are supported by the mining of minerals in the US.

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