Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME) is a joint venture between the Government of Balochistan (GoB) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), each with a 50 percent working interest. BME was formed through a joint venture agreement signed on June 1, 1974 PPL was designated as operator under the agreement...
GoB granted a mining lease spread over 316 acres for exploration of barite in Khuzdar, hosting proven reserves of 5 million tons and probable 50-100 million tons. BME is the largest Barite producer in Pakistan and meets 90 percent of barite requirement of the local Oil & Gas E&P companies.
Also known as: Bolan Mining Enterprises