KSM is 2nd largest and the oldest salt mine in the world. The mines are located in Jhelum District of Punjab, Pakistan. Khewra salt mines are producing more than 350,000 tons per annum of about 99% pure halite. Estimates of the reserves of salt in the mine vary from 82 million tons to 600 million tons. Pakistan is exporting rock salt to all over the world. The earnings from the mines can be increased manifolds with the adoption of latest technology for salt production.

1. Khewra Salt Mine
A presentation by
Ahmad Tariq Bhatti

2. Introduction
Area Description
Rank 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
Introduction
Rock Saly Resources 6.687 Billion Tons Approx.
Production (2009-10) 416,561 Tons
Total length of tunnels 4o Kilometers

3. Brief History
The 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.

4. A camel caravan on our way.

5. View of the salt-rich mountain

6. View of the salt-rich mountain

7. View of the salt-rich mountain

8. View of the salt-rich mountain

9. View of the salt-rich mountain

10. View of the salt-rich mountain

11. View of the salt-rich mountain

12. View of the salt-rich mountain

13. View of the salt-rich mountain

14. View of the salt-rich mountain

15. View of the salt-rich mountains

16. The mountain of Khewra mine entrance

17. Outer view of the mine entrance

18. A building before the mine entrance

19. Mine Entrance

25. Salt-brick mosque

26. Salt-brick mosque

27. Salt-brick rooms

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

30. Replica of Minar-e-
Pakistan

31. Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining

32. Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining

33. Shish Mahal: Palace of Mirrors, salt crystals are shining

37. Texture of a salt ceiling

38. Texture of salt walls & ceiling

39. Texture of salt walls & ceiling

40. Texture of salt walls & ceiling

42. Texture of a salt wall

43. Texture of salt walls & ceiling

44. Texture of salt walls & ceiling

46. Texture of a salt wall

48. Texture of a salt wall

49. Salt-water pond

50. Thank you!
Note
Pictures used in the presentation are taken on 09/10/2012.
References
pmdc.com
swisspak.com