E-Auction of Mineral Blocks and Zones by Directorate General of Mines and Minerals Punjab

The Directorate General of Mines and Minerals Punjab announces revised registration and electronic auction dates for mineral blocks and zones in Rawalpindi, Attock, Sargodha, Jhelum, Narowal and Gujrat. This additional notice amends the auction programme previously announced on 2 and 3 October 2026. The registration and auction dates have been changed because of bank holidays. All other auction terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The Rawalpindi lot is for sand and gravel, with a security deposit of Rs. 10,000,000. The Attock lot is for sandstone, with a security deposit of Rs. 8,000,000. The Sargodha lot covers Block No. 120 and includes sandstone, bauxite, fireclay, sand and gravel, with a security deposit of Rs. 37,000,000. Jhelum has two lots: one for sand and gravel and one for sandstone. Each Jhelum lot requires a security deposit of Rs. 3,000,000. Narowal has two ordinary-earth lots, requiring security deposits of Rs. 80,600,000 and Rs. 43,200,000 respectively. The Gujrat ordinary-earth lot is in Daulat Nagar Zone and requires a security deposit of Rs. 82,800,000.

For Rawalpindi and Attock, registration and banking-related processing are scheduled for 16–17 November 2026 and 2–3 December 2026, with a closing time of 11:59:59 p.m. The electronic auctions will take place on 23 November 2026 and 9 December 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each date.

For Sargodha, Jhelum, Narowal and Gujrat, registration and banking-related processing are scheduled for 16–17 November 2026 and 1–2 December 2026, with a closing time of 11:59:59 p.m. Their electronic auctions will take place on 21 November 2026 and 8 December 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each date.

The relevant Deputy Director offices may be contacted for district-specific information. Rawalpindi contacts are 051-4859114, 0321-4702021 and 0321-6832669. Attock contacts are 057-29316123 and 0307-4919241. The Sargodha contact is 0301-7413150. Jhelum contacts are 0315-7321973 and 0321-7321973. The Sialkot office, listed for the Narowal and Gujrat lots, may be contacted at 052-4263811 and 0300-0592991. The Directorate General is at Poonch House, Multan Road, Lahore, telephone 042-99214854.