Auction of Minor Minerals Lease Blocks in District Nowshera

The Mineral Development Department Nowshera invites applications from registered minor mineral contractors for auction of one-year minor mineral mining leases in District Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The auction covers 22 distinct mineral blocks with specified acreage and fixed reserve prices. Items being procured: - 516.36 acres near village Bara Mehratti Abad Block No. 01 - 1716.437 acres near village Mian Essa / Massam Dheri Block No. 03 - 1454.80 acres near village Darwaagai Block No. 04 - 2225.30 acres near village Wattar / Walai / Suria Khel Block No. 05 - 554.25 acres near village Pir Pai Block No. 09 - 1682.64 acres near village Aza Khel / Gandai Khwar Block No. 10 - 949.97 acres near village Dagai / Shah Dand / Rahim Khan Bhatai Block No. 11 - 737.92 acres near village Jalozai / Shaikhan Block No. 12 - 848.40 acres near village Khesghi Bala / Sheikha Ahmad Baba Block No. 13 - 201.81 acres near village Malang Baba / Katti Khel Block No. 14 - 379.82 acres near village Faqir Baba Ziarat / Tangaru Block No. 15 - 199.43 acres near village Khan Kohi / Nawab Talu Block No. 21 - 43.90 acres near village Badrashi Block No. 22 - 111.24 acres near village Nizam Pur Block No. 25 - 7.09 acres near village Asu Khel Block No. 27/2 - 210.00 acres near village Pirano Khwar Block No. 30 - 59.10 acres near village Badrashi Block No. 31 - 271.28 acres near village Dala Kho Khwar Block No. 33 - 771.8 acres near village Shuja Abad Block No. 35 - 583 acres near village Khesghi Block No. 36 - 360 acres near village Bara Marathi Block No. 38 - 693 acres near village Tutanu Dag / Jalozai Block No. 39 The auction is conducted under Section 78 (3) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines & Mineral Act 2017 on an "As Is where Is" basis. Call deposit is 25% of the reserve price for each block. The areas fall within the Kabul River Bed and are subject to River Bed Rules 2022. Interested bidders must be registered with the Directorate General Mines & Minerals Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as minor mineral contractors. Applications must include a Rs. 10,200 application fee, attested CNIC, NTN, partnership deed if applicable, and evidence of paid-up capital. The auction will be held at the office of Deputy Commissioner Nowshera on 21-07-2026 at 11:00 am, with submission deadline on 17-07-2026. The successful bidder must deposit 1/4th of the total bid money as security within three days and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements including transit challans and excise duties. This tender is ideal for contractors with valid PEC registration and experience in mineral leases. Ensure your application is complete with all required documents and fees to avoid disqualification. A practical tip: visit the site and review the sketches of the areas before bidding to assess the terrain and access conditions, which can impact your operational planning and costs.