A high-altitude gem-mining platform in Pakistan

[mICHEAL]

Prospecting in a region with near vertical cliffs that rise 3,000 to 4,000 feet or higher is a nightmare. Mining a deposit in an environment like this is even worse. At such elevations, pockets are practically always frozen, internal combustion engines do not operate, the air pressure is too low for pneumatic equipment, and the mining season is generally very short.

The granitic pegmatites of these areas produce a vast assortment of gem minerals, but it is difficult, if not impossible, to predict in advance what their production will be like. Even though the mineralogy might dictate the presence of colored tourmaline pockets, for example, the quality of the contents may be worthless. Most gem mines are operated by hobbyists or worked by small groups of artisanal miners using the most basic methods mainly in remote places. In many locations, everything must be carried up either on horseback (or donkey) or by the miners themselves.


Miners camp at Chumar Bakhoor overlooking Hunza valley.(Photo: Jim Clanin)

Before we attempted to visit any mine workings we met with groups or associations of miners. We explained our mission to the people of each area and were usually given a guide to take us to mine sites. We had almost no problems gaining the trust of the miners, and were able to visit many different workings. We had to turn down some mines due to their inaccessibility or dangerous conditions.

The mining season in the areas we visited depended on the altitude of the deposits. In some areas the work window is from June to September or October, and in others it might be from July to October. Some miners work the higher elevations in the summer and then move to the lower elevations during the winter, so they can mine year-round.

[mICHEAL]

mICHEAL wrote:

Prospecting in a region with near vertical cliffs that rise 3,000 to 4,000 feet or higher is a nightmare. Mining a deposit in an environment like this is even worse. At such elevations, pockets are practically always frozen, internal combustion engines do not operate, the air pressure is too low for pneumatic equipment, and the mining season is generally very short.
The granitic pegmatites of these areas produce a vast assortment of gem minerals, but it is difficult, if not impossible, to predict in advance what their production will be like. Even though the mineralogy might dictate the presence of colored tourmaline pockets, for example, the quality of the contents may be worthless. Most gem mines are operated by hobbyists or worked by small groups of artisanal miners using the most basic methods mainly in remote places. In many locations, everything must be carried up either on horseback (or donkey) or by the miners themselves.
Miners camp at Chumar Bakhoor overlooking Hunza valley.(Photo: Jim Clanin)
Before we attempted to visit any mine workings we met with groups or associations of miners. We explained our mission to the people of each area and were usually given a guide to take us to mine sites. We had almost no problems gaining the trust of the miners, and were able to visit many different workings. We had to turn down some mines due to their inaccessibility or dangerous conditions.
The mining season in the areas we visited depended on the altitude of the deposits. In some areas the work window is from June to September or October, and in others it might be from July to October. Some miners work the higher elevations in the summer and then move to the lower elevations during the winter, so they can mine year-round.

Pakistan North Areas r having abundance of Diamonds --- only proper resources should be diverted to develop Pakistan's North Diamonds mines ... D Bear also Shown its Interest in developing The Site..

[mICHEAL]

The Shamozai emeralds mine, some 25 kilometres from Mingora, and the Gujaro Killay emerald mine in the adjacent district of Shangla Stones extracted from these mines are auctioned in the premises of the Mingora mine every Sunday, where dealers from all over Pakistan come to shop
the quality of Swat emeralds are magnificent. Jean Claude Michelou, the emerald dealer who advises the World Bank on developing Pakistan’s gemstone sector, says that most are tiny and used mostly for what jewellers call “baguette accents” to ornament rings or watches. The smaller they are, the harder it is to trace their origin. But the bottom line is that Swat emeralds can net the about £50 million a year. There is a proposal now to extending to emeralds the international Kimberley Process of verification

[MOMIN ANSARI]

mICHEAL wrote:

The Shamozai emeralds mine, some 25 kilometres from Mingora, and the Gujaro Killay emerald mine in the adjacent district of Shangla Stones extracted from these mines are auctioned in the premises of the Mingora mine every Sunday, where dealers from all over Pakistan come to shop
the quality of Swat emeralds are magnificent. Jean Claude Michelou, the emerald dealer who advises the World Bank on developing Pakistan’s gemstone sector, says that most are tiny and used mostly for what jewellers call “baguette accents” to ornament rings or watches. The smaller they are, the harder it is to trace their origin. But the bottom line is that Swat emeralds can net the about £50 million a year. There is a proposal now to extending to emeralds the international Kimberley Process of verification

Gem Mining Sector in Pakistan is Booming

[mICHEAL]

Pakistan is famous in GEMS Production --- GEMS mining is the oldest occupation in this region ---- pre historic evidence suggest that People in the North rely heavily on GEM mining --- peshawar is the biggest market for Retail and for export of this God Gifted Mineral which is found in abundance in this region

[paki ki maut]

every thing is booming for these porkistani guys. nonsence. where do these a** holes read their news....probably porkistan media is also on boom.

[mICHEAL]

paki ki maut wrote:

every thing is booming for these porkistani guys. nonsence. where do these a** holes read their news....probably porkistan media is also on boom.

Pakistan is a god gifted nation --- u dont neet to be jealous

[CLARK]

mICHEAL wrote:

<quoted text>Pakistan is a god gifted nation --- u dont neet to be jealous

yes ---

[MOMIN ANSARI]

Pakistan is one such place for GEMS and its related poduct in abundance

[TootGayaFPak]

mICHEAL wrote:

<quoted text>Pakistan is a god gifted nation --- u dont neet to be jealous

Too much of good stuff?? Are u on crack or heroin??

[mICHEAL]

TootGayaFPak wrote:

<quoted text>
Too much of good stuff?? Are u on crack or heroin??

god gift pakistan so much and i am thankful to him...

[mICHEAL]

mICHEAL wrote:

<quoted text>god gift pakistan so much and i am thankful to him...

Mashallah

[TootGayaFPak]

mICHEAL wrote:

<quoted text>god gift pakistan so much and i am thankful to him...

mICHEAL mAMU,

I don't know about other gifts but i thank allah that he gifted m&m (mICHEAL & mOM in) to phukistan & kept u gays away from India & other civilized nations..

p.s. I thank allah again for gifting u to phukistan..

[Good man]

TootGayaFPak wrote:

<quoted text>
mICHEAL mAMU,
I don't know about other gifts but i thank allah that he gifted m&m (mICHEAL & mOM in) to phukistan & kept u gays away from India & other civilized nations..
p.s. I thank allah again for gifting u to phukistan..

The gand of this hindu Toot is fcked beyond repairs that he is sizzlingly obsessed with the word Gand, which is not worth fcking any more as it bleeds profusely.

Toot's gand bleeds and bleeds
Over fcuked,now rest he needs
But bastard Toot,grabs a snake
Snake fcuk bastard Toot will take

Snake fcuk now Toot will explore
In and out, snake fcuks Toot more
Sure my poem Toot bastard wants
Wants me write his snake fcuk haunts

Him, and sisi of him enjoy
Both want snake fcuks for joy
See them just enjoying snake bite
Snake bites and fcuks is allright

Toot says great is pull and push
Push and pull just make em tush
Tush you bastards, have the fun
Snake fcuks for you is begun

Four inch thick snake fcuks for try
Toot and his incest, both can die
Does'nt cares even if Toot is dead
Happy that snake fcuk got him bled

Dogs and hogs and snake N donkey
Toot is also fcuked by monkey
Bastard Toot got gaand on mind
Open his fcuked head,gaand u find

Miserable is Toots sisi incest
Both love fcuker snake as guest
The snake does tear their pussy apart
Snake fcuks make both glad at heart

Fcuk off Toot, U son of bitch
The dog does fcuk you in the ditch
Fcuk off bastard, fcuk off you
Snake fcuks only you can do

[TootGayaFPak]

TootGayaFPak wrote:

<quoted text>
mICHEAL mAMU,
I don't know about other gifts but i thank allah that he gifted m&m (mICHEAL & mOM in) to phukistan & kept u gays away from India & other civilized nations..
p.s. I thank allah again for gifting u to phukistan..

I thanks allah double for keeping Gaandman away from India, very soon he'll be back in phukistan as allah's gift to phukistan. He will be a national treasure (poet) especializing in the subject of incest & arsse bleeding..

[Good man]

Here comes Toot the farting man
Barks like mad dog much he can
All know Toot is full of shits
Believe not any a word he spits

Hindu he is dog disguised
Lies of Toot aint surprised
Liar he is to the roots
Does'nt mind if U do him boots

He is silly man of vice
Can't take any good advise
You can allways look him low
Hated wherever he will go

People keep him far away
Like a dog he has each day
See the stories he does spin
Toot bastard is that sin

[TootGayaFPak]

Good man wrote:

Here comes Toot the farting man

Hay Gaandman (I like ur name, who baptized u)

Ur ranting is not worth responding, u have lost ur nuisance value too like ur cuntry phukistan...

[Good man]

See bastard Toot is thorougly fcuked beyond repair.

Part one

The bastard incest Kaji is like those infiltrated by India via Afghanistan and via India from east.These bastards Indian paid, Indian financed, Indian trained ars holes killed Paks through suicidal bombs, while Mullah Omar men behaved.These munafiks were killer criminals like sob Kaji and talked same type of things after committing murder crimes in Pakistan.

I am doing a good job blasting these ars holes like Kaji and Toot.Pak military went after the real terrorists from whom made in India ammunition was recovered along with cofession from real Indians from India and there were dead bodies og Gurkhas too who were killed as Indian infiltrated terrorists.
Never mind Pak military is much succeeding in eliminating India sent terror or the real terror.

Also, Kaji's ass will be in fames, smoke and fire to hear that America is, with rhe co-operation of Pak military, planning to re-arrange Afghan war and settle it through some peace ful modes and not fighting.

President Obama is also promising to address India with Paks concerns and complaints about bastard Indian's meddling in Baloch areas through Indian created BLA base.

There is coming nothing but shocks for India.America is talking to brave Pak army co-operation that thetide has been changed by Pak military for the shit beating out of India.
The other mega dis-appointment for India is that China is moving ahead by leaps and bounds. China's oil refining capacity(the main and key measure of a nation's grandness)is going to be 14 million barrels per day by 2015 compared to america's 18-20 mbpd and India's 3 mbpd with mostly imported oil and next to nothing is India's gas Industry.India's energy basket is dangerously depending on80 percent oil as part of this energy basket.Gas is only 8 percent and power about 12-14 percent.

[Good man]

They eat like wolves
And wolves they cry
Sending infiltrators
Make Paks to die

The terrorists caught
Admit all same
Financer, trainer
Is India they claim

Rehman Malik said so
From Kandhar they come
The BLA trainer
Has India become

The hippocrite America
Some Pak leaders num
The stay as quiet
Think proof is dum

The culprits caught
They do confess
It's India the culprit
No ifs, no guess
Good man
Calgary, Canada
1 min ago

Lovable peaceful Paks
Enjoy my poem from Canada as such:

Love em peaceful Paks

Peace for all, war for none
Paks will have peace for fun
Peace is Pak grand possession
Human love is Pak obsession

Noble Paks are so divine
Look at Paks,you feel fine
Pak people hate the wars
Peace is Paks wish from stars

Angels,fairies love the Paks
Paks have got peace for talks
Peace in Paks,you won't miss
Paks do give U peace for kiss

Stepping out of clouds high
Pak fairies come from skies
Pak beauties R out of clouds
Wish I take away from crowds

So Happy is all mankind
Come to Paks,N peace U find
love the peaceful Paks divine
That is sweet wish of mine

Yes,Paks show the peace path
Down with foe thinking wrath
Peace to Paks is very dear
Peace from Pak is all U hear

Bright like sun is each peak
Peace,yes Pak mountains speak
In Pak mountains,love lingers
Grab mountain girl in fingers

Must give Pak peace respect
Peace for peace,Paks expect
Love U Paks, you are grand
Paks give peace,we understand

Over the hill and up the hill
Paks enjoy peace for thrill
Pak peace has sweet a smell
Foe of Paks, you go to hell

Perhaps it's time,I feel lone
Think of her of time gone
Pak love is peace haunt in me
Close my eyes,it's her I see

N You miss Pak peace in tears
From Paks, no one has fears
Want peace, to Paks you reach
Peace and love,Paks do teach

Mankind has one peace star
The peace star,Pakistan U are
No more war,grand Paks do say
Like sweet Paks, peace U pray

Sweetest thing in life U find
Are em peaceful Paks so kind
Love peaceful Paks my friend
Paks love peace sans pretends

[Clark]

pakistan is full of god gifted treasures and they are just waiting to be found our northern region is full of such treasures ---