Antimony
About Antimony
Vein type deposits of antimony ore mineral – stibinite are known from the vicinity of Qilla Abdullah, Panjgur, Kharan and Turbat Districts of Balochistan ProvInce and hosted mostly in Khojak and, Hushab Shale. In Khyber PakhtunKhwah, Antimony occurs in the Lutkho and Partisan areas near Krinj village, Chitral District. Stibnite (Sb2 S3) is found as veins, lenses and irregular masses along shear zones in Chitral slates. Present estimate of available ore, in the country, is in million tons but detailed investigations may prove more tonnage.
Pakistan hosts significant vein-type stibnite (Sb₂S₃) deposits, the primary antimony ore, in Balochistan’s Qilla Abdullah, Panjgur, Kharan, and Turbat districts (hosted in Khojak Formation and Hushab Shale) and KP’s Chitral District (Lutkho-Partisan area within Chitral slates), where it occurs as shear zone-hosted veins, lenses, and irregular masses with estimated reserves in millions of tons. This strategically vital mineral—used in flame retardants (60% global demand), lead-acid batteries, alloys, and semiconductors—remains under-explored; unlocking its potential requires detailed surveys, metallurgical testing, and infrastructure investment to transform Pakistan into a regional antimony producer.
