Gemstone Mining Permit Registration Extended in Gilgit-Baltistan–Official Notification

Final Extension Announced for Gemstone Mining Permit Registration in Gilgit-Baltistan:

In a significant update for gemstone miners across the region, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has announced a final one-month extension for the registration of Gemstone Mining Permits (GMP). The decision was made in response to the low number of registrations received during the previous deadline ending on April 4, 2025.

According to the latest Government Notification issued by the Minerals, Industries, Commerce & Labour Department, miners now have until May 3, 2025, to complete their online registration at portal.minesandmineralsgb.gog.pk. The government has strictly emphasized that this will be the last opportunity for compliance under GBMCR Rule 44(5) amended 2024.

All individuals and groups involved in gemstone extraction must follow the updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid disqualification. Post-deadline, no further applications for pit registration will be entertained. Please find notification:

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN
GILGIT-BALTISTAN SECRETARIAT
Minerals, Industries, Commerce & Labour, Department
Gilgit dated 4th April, 2025

Notification

No. SO-Dev-1(9) 2021. In continuation of this office Notification of even number dated 24th February, 2025, that all the individual/ groups involved with gemstone Mining were informed for registration through official web portal of Gemstone Mining Permits at various pits in their respective locations under provisions of GBMCR within a period of one month i.e. till 4th April, 2025. But small numbers of cases has been applied thorough online portal for registrations, mostly of existing attached with the GMP individuals/groups are not followed/comply the instructions issued by the Government under provision of GBMCR rule 44(5) amended in 2024.

2.                           The Competent Authority/Secretary Minerals Industries, Commerce & Labour Department Gilgit Baltistan has been pleased to extend the period for registration of Gemstone Mining Permits (GMP) by giving an another chance for further period of one month commencing from 4th April, 2025 to 3rd May, 2025 to make the case of doing business.

3.                           The individuals/groups engaged in gemstone mining are hereby informed to comply with the SOPs available on the official web portal: portal.minesandmineralsgb.gog.pk of the Mines & Minerals Department Gilgit Baltistan. After expiry of the extended period, no pits of GMP shall be registered and lease applications for gemstones mining shall be processed forthwith.

Section Officer (M&M)

Last Chance for Gilgit-Baltistan Miners to Secure Legal Gemstone Mining Rights:

This is a crucial moment for all gemstone miners operating in Gilgit-Baltistan. The final deadline for GMP registration has been extended until 3rd May 2025. The Mines & Minerals Department has made it clear—after this period, no new pit registrations will be accepted, and lease applications will move forward without unregistered claims.

This announcement affects all miners currently working in gemstone-rich districts of Gilgit-Baltistan. Failing to register within the extended timeframe could result in the loss of mining rights, future legal restrictions, and ineligibility for permits.

The government urges all stakeholders to take this matter seriously and complete their registrations through the official portal. Those who are already mining must regularize their operations per government SOPs available online.

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