Khewra mine

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Khewra mine
Location
Punjab
Country Pakistan
Production
Products Gypsum

The Khewra mine is one of the largest gypsum mines in Pakistan. [1] The mine is located in Punjab. [1] The mine has reserves amounting to 25 million tonnes. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mineral deposits of Pakistan" (PDF). pakboi.gov.pk. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2013-07-23.