✦ Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan · Est. 2010+
Registered mineral exploration company and direct exporter of Rare Earth Minerals, Antimony, Black Granite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Tourmaline & Quartz — from the Karakoram mountains to global buyers.
Astore Gems & Minerals is a registered Pakistani company based in Gilgit Baltistan — the heart of the Karakoram range, home to K2 and some of the world's most mineral-rich geology.
We combine mineral exploration services with direct export supply. Over a decade of hands-on work across GB has built a network of mine operators, geologists, and logistics partners that gives our clients access to material and information no broker can provide.
For Chinese buyers, our position on the Karakoram Highway — hours from the Khunjerab Pass — makes us the geographically closest Pakistani mineral supplier to China by overland road.
We are the closest Pakistani mineral supplier to China by overland route. Our supply base sits on the KKH — Pakistan's only direct road border with China at the Khunjerab Pass (4,693m).
Beyond supplying products, we offer professional mineral exploration services — giving mining companies, investors, and buyers on-the-ground intelligence from one of the world's most mineral-rich and under-explored regions.
Field-based mineral exploration services across Gilgit Baltistan. We survey prospective sites, collect and document samples, assess geological viability, and deliver findings to clients seeking new supply sources in the Karakoram region.
We handle the full pipeline from sourced material to delivered export — grading, documentation, freight coordination, and customs clearance. One point of contact from mine gate to your destination.
For international buyers, mining companies, and importers who need a trusted on-the-ground partner in Gilgit Baltistan. We act as your local sourcing agent — identifying supply, verifying quality, and managing logistics on your behalf.
All products are physically available in Gilgit Baltistan with graded specifications and full export documentation. New mineral categories added as exploration identifies viable sources.
Gilgit Baltistan's unique geology — formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates — creates conditions favourable for Rare Earth Element (REE) deposits. We identify, sample, and supply rare earth and strategic minerals from the Karakoram region for industrial, technological, and research applications.
High-grade Antimony (Stibnite — Sb₂S₃) sourced directly from GB mines. Three purity grades for industrial, metallurgical, and chemical applications. PCSIR assay certified.
Premium Absolute Black Granite from Gilgit Baltistan — one of the finest jet-black granites in South Asia. Warsaw Cut polished slabs for flooring, countertops, and monuments.
High-clarity quartz crystals from the Karakoram ranges of Gilgit Baltistan. Supplied as natural rough, cluster specimens, or bulk mineral lots for industry and collectors.
High-purity silica sourced directly from mines in Gilgit Baltistan. Supplied as silica sand, silica lumps, or crushed quartz for glass, ceramics, foundry, and construction industries.
Natural alluvial placer gold recovered from the river systems of Gilgit Baltistan. Supplied as natural dust and fine nuggets with full assay documentation.
Lead ore (galena) and copper ore from the minerally rich belt of Gilgit Baltistan. Supplied as raw ore or concentrated material for smelting and refining operations.
Authenticated raw gemstones from Gilgit Baltistan — one of the world's premier gemstone-producing regions. Directly sourced from mine operators with full origin documentation.
We buy directly from mine operators — no middlemen. Lower prices, authentic material, and full traceability from source to shipment.
We don't just sell what's known — we actively explore. Our field-based mineral intelligence opens supply channels for rare and strategic minerals before they reach the open market.
Over a decade of hands-on mineral trade built through real work in GB — not web research. We know the mines, the grades, and the suppliers personally.
Formally incorporated under the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and NTN certified. All exports are compliant with full documentation — Commercial Invoice, COO, Assay Certificate, Bill of Lading.
Our supply base in Gilgit Baltistan sits directly on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) — Pakistan's road link to China via the Khunjerab Pass. This makes Astore Gems & Minerals the geographically closest Pakistani mineral supplier to China by overland route.
For Chinese buyers this means: shorter transit times, lower freight costs, no port delays at Karachi, and the flexibility to ship smaller, more frequent lots. No competitor from Lahore or Karachi can offer this proximity.
We coordinate end-to-end freight from Gilgit Baltistan to your destination. Choose the route that best fits your cargo, budget, and timeline.
Road freight via the Karakoram Highway through the Khunjerab Pass. Pakistan's only direct land border with China — no sea port required.
Overland transport from GB to Karachi Port, then containerised sea freight to Europe, USA, Middle East, and beyond. Best for large volume orders.
For time-sensitive shipments, small parcels, and premium gemstones. Air cargo from Islamabad (ISB) reaches most global destinations in 3–7 business days.
We provide complete export paperwork and third-party verification with every order. No surprises at customs.
Registered Pakistani business with National Tax Number — a legal requirement for all export activity. Issued by FBR.
✓ ActiveMineral purity verified by Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research — the national standard for mineral certification.
In ProgressIssued by Pakistani trade authority, confirming Gilgit Baltistan provenance for all exported minerals and gemstones.
✓ AvailableCommercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Assay Certificate, and Certificate of Origin — standard with every shipment.
✓ StandardIncorporated under the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) — the apex regulatory authority for companies in Pakistan.
✓ RegisteredAll gemstone lots include Gilgit Baltistan origin documentation — increasingly required by international gemstone buyers.
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