Public Auction of Sand Mining Rights by Director Mines Punjab

The Director Mines Punjab invites participation in a public auction of sand mining rights. The auction schedule lists a reserve amount of Rs. 22,993,000 and earnest money of Rs. 3,700,000.

The first auction is scheduled for 25 November 2026. Further auction dates are 1 December 2026 and 5 December 2026. Auction proceedings will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the scheduled dates. The corresponding deadlines for depositing the earnest-money call deposit receipt are 24 November 2026, 30 November 2026 and 4 December 2026.

Interested participants must complete the applicable registration and participation requirements through the eBiz Punjab system. Applicants should consult the auction conditions and the relevant mining rules before participating. The notice refers to the registration requirements applicable to bidders and the procedure for participating in the electronic auction.

Earnest money must be deposited through a call deposit receipt. Participants must ensure that the receipt reaches the designated office by the deadline corresponding to the auction in which they intend to participate. The earnest-money requirement is separate from the reserve amount against which bidding will take place.

Participation and the award of mining rights are subject to the auction conditions. The successful bidder must comply with the payment requirements, obtain the necessary approval and observe the conditions governing mining operations. Bidders should review these obligations before offering a bid, including the provisions concerning acceptance of bids, payment, commencement of operations and compliance with the applicable rules.

For auction information and the applicable participation arrangements, interested parties may contact the office of the Director Mines Punjab at 70 Gulberg Road, Lahore. The office telephone number is 042-99232121. Participants should use the stated schedule to arrange their registration and earnest-money submission before the relevant auction date.