Use of modern mining methods urged
Minister says effective policy will be evolved for leasing out minerals’ sites
APP
December 24, 2020
LAHORE:
Punjab Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal on Wednesday stressed the need for ensuring optimum use of modern technology to explore underground minerals.
He was chairing a meeting to review the performance of Mines and Minerals Department, exploration of underground minerals and leasing of sites here at Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) office. Secretary Mines and Minerals Department, head of monitoring unit, Mines DG, experts and other officers concerned attended the meeting.
The minister said billions of rupees would be invested for setting up of new cement plants in Punjab and an effective policy would also have to be evolved for leasing out of minerals’ sites.