Mn 32% – 48% | Metallurgical Pyrolusite

Lasbela & Khuzdar Manganese Ore (Pyrolusite)

Balochistan Minerals exports metallurgical grade manganese ore (30%-48% Mn) from Lasbela and Khuzdar. Low phosphorus, optimal Mn:Fe ratio for silicomanganese production.

  • ✓SGS / AHK Certified
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  • ✓Bulk & Container FCL
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  • ✓Origin: Lasbela & Khuzdar Districts
Lasbela & Khuzdar Manganese Ore (Pyrolusite) raw ore and specimen
Manganese Ore Specimen
Deposit: Lasbela & Khuzdar Districts
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Manganese (Mn)
32% - 48%
Direct pyrolusite and psilomelane mineralized ore
Low Phosphorus
< 0.12% P
Meets stringent international ferroalloy tolerances
Monthly Supply
5,000 MT
Active pit extraction in Lasbela coastal belt
Transit Distance
120 km to Port
Close proximity to Karachi Port and Port Qasim
Geological Overview & Extraction

Mineral Concession & Provenance

Balochistan’s ophiolitic and volcano-sedimentary belts in Lasbela and Khuzdar host extensive manganese mineral deposits dominated by pyrolusite ($MnO_2$) and psilomelane. Balochistan Minerals supplies lumpy metallurgical manganese ore specifically blended and screened for silicomanganese (SiMn) and ferromanganese (FeMn) production, agricultural micronutrients, and dry-cell battery manufacturing.

Laboratory Testing Standards

Certified Chemical Composition

Chemical Compound / Property Guaranteed Basis Typical Mine Assay Rejection Limit
Manganese (Mn) 36.00% Basis 38.50% – 46.20% Below 30.00%
Iron (Fe) 8.00% Max 4.50% – 7.20% Above 10.00%
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 12.00% Max 7.50% – 10.80% Above 15.00%
Phosphorus (P) 0.12% Max 0.045% – 0.085% Above 0.15%
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 4.50% Max 2.10% – 3.80% Above 6.00%
Moisture 4.00% Max 1.50% – 2.50% Above 6.00%

* All composite assays are sampled strictly in compliance with ISO protocols. Official certificate of analysis (COA) issued per parcel by independent international inspection surveyors (SGS / Alfred H. Knight / Cotecna) prior to vessel loading.

Physical Specifications

Grain Sizing & Particle Distribution

Standard metallurgical lump:10 mm – 80 mm (85% min within range).
Fine fractions:0 mm – 10 mm for sinter blending.
Commercial Applications

Industrial Off-Take & Usability

Silicomanganese & Ferromanganese

Crucial deoxidizer and alloying element in carbon steel, increasing tensile strength, toughness, and hardenability.

Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD)

High-purity chemical grade ore utilized in cathode formulations for alkaline and lithium-ion batteries.

Agricultural Micronutrient Fertilizers

Manganese sulfate precursor correcting soil mineral deficiencies in intensive farming.

Ceramics & Brick Colorants

Finely milled pyrolusite powder producing rich brown, black, and purplish pigments in architectural masonry.

Logistics Flow

Mine-to-Port Supply Chain

Integrated handling and transport protocols guarantee that cargo arrives without contamination, moisture elevation, or grain degradation.

Coastal Concession Access
Located along the Bela-Khuzdar corridor, offering the shortest inland haulage distance of any metallic mineral in Pakistan.
RCD Highway Trucking
Transit to Karachi Port via N-25 highway takes under 4 hours, minimizing inland freight surcharges.
Bulk & Container Packing
Supplied loose bulk in vessel holds or stuffed in 1.25 MT jumbo bags inside 20ft containers (27 MT/container).
Lasbela Coastal Transit Stockpiles & Grade Sorting Coordination
Extraction & Staging: Lasbela Coastal Transit Stockpiles & Grade Sorting Coordination Verified Concession
In-Depth Technical Guide
Minerals of Balochistan: Geology & Mining Belts
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