Marble is available now: Bagicha in Skardu is a producing block and carries snow white marble. The granite is earlier stage. Gupis in Ghizer is an exploratory block carrying granite alongside premium marble, and Ishkoman holds a reconnaissance licence covering granite and antimony. Every quote names the block it comes from, because a producing block can ship to a timetable and an exploratory one cannot yet.
Gilgit Baltistan
Granite
We export granite blocks and dimension stone from licensed concessions in Gupis and Ishkoman, both in Ghizer district, part of a marble and granite belt that runs through much of the district. Quoted FOB Karachi or CIF, with block samples available for inspection before a bulk order.
End-use and demand
Dimension stone of this kind is cut for construction, architectural cladding and monumental work across both domestic and export markets. Gupis also carries premium marble alongside its granite, which we quote separately depending on the finish a buyer needs.
Assay data, trade documentation and shipment history are shared directly with verified buyers, by email or once an enquiry is confirmed through the investor desk.
Which licensed blocks granite comes from
3 licensed blocks on our registry carry it. Each is held by a locally incorporated company, with the licence stage and area shown. This is the full list from our own registry, not a regional survey.
| Concession | District | Area | Stage | Held by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstones & Minerals | Bagicha, Skardu | 20 Sq/Km, 4,942 Acres | Operational, road access | Durr Mines and Minerals (PVT) LTD |
| Ishkoman Granite Deposit | Ishkoman, Ghizar | 10 sq/km | Exploratory Phase | Zircon Mines (PVT) LTD |
| Construction & Precious Stones | Gupis, Ghizer | 10 Sq/Km, 2,471 Acres | Exploratory Phase | Earth Lux Mines & Minerals (PVT) LTD |
Investor FAQ
Granite: supply FAQ
Direct answers for buyers evaluating granite from Durr & Zircon Consortium.
Ask for block samples and have them tested at a laboratory of your choice for water absorption, density and compressive strength, then compare colour and veining across more than one block. Dimension stone is judged block by block, so samples from the actual quarry face tell you far more than a single showroom slab.
Ghizer and Skardu are linked by road to Gilgit and the Karakoram Highway, and stone travels south by road to Karachi, which is why we quote FOB Karachi or CIF to your discharge port. Mountain weather shapes the calendar, so delivery windows are agreed per order rather than promised year-round.
We quote FOB Karachi or CIF to your discharge port. Trial shipments are accepted before any monthly offtake commitment, so minimum order quantity is negotiated per buyer rather than fixed.
Yes. Assay reports and, where relevant, SGS pre-shipment inspection are arranged for verified buyers ahead of any commitment. Reach out through the investor desk to start that process.