Introduction

The district has always been ignored for mineral survey. The Geological Survey of Pakistan and the Inspectorate of Mines have not reported any minerals in the area. However salt is obtained through private enterprise from some areas of close drainage, locally called kaps, in Balgattar and Kolwa.

The mountainous land of Kech might be rich in minerals. The action needed is exploration and onward exploitation of the mineral resources in the district. Exploitation of minerals will not only benefit the national economy but will also help the socio-economic development of the area.