Premium Earth Resources
An early-stage minerals and gemstone company based in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, building the capabilities to evaluate, process and responsibly bring AJK's gemstones and minerals to market.
Natural Resources & Mineral Development
Premium Earth Resources (Private) Limited
PERL is part of The Premium Nexus group. We are at an early stage, focused on identifying and evaluating gemstone and mineral opportunities in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and on building the technical, processing and partnership capabilities needed to develop them responsibly. Our registered business scope covers exploration, geological surveys, mining, extraction, processing and commercialisation of mineral resources and gemstones.
- Gemstone varieties in our registered scope
- 7
- Our home region
- AJK
- Building capabilities and partnerships
- Early stage
The AJK Mineral Opportunity
The table summarises government data for 14 mineral deposits evaluated across AJK. It describes AJK as a whole, not PERL's own holdings. Source: Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
See all depositsTotal value at mine head (government data)Rs 636,340 millionabout Rs 636 billion
Largest deposits by value at mine head
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Granite
Muzaffarabad & Neelum
Rs 400,000 million
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Coal
Muzaffarabad, Kotli
Rs 120,000 million
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Marble
Muzaffarabad, Neelum & Kotli
Rs 34,000 million
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Ruby
Neelum
Rs 25,000 million
Source: Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. These figures are government data for AJK as a whole. They are not PERL's own resources, reserves or holdings. Values are in Pakistani rupees at mine head, as stated by the government source. Reserves in million tonnes unless stated; values in million Pakistani rupees at mine head.
What We're Building
The capabilities PERL is developing, with specialist partners, to take gemstones and minerals from evaluation through to finished, independently graded stones.
Mineral Evaluation
We plan to evaluate prospective areas through desktop studies, field reconnaissance and sampling, working with qualified geologists and recognised testing laboratories.
Responsible Development
Where evaluation supports it, we intend to develop opportunities step by step with experienced operating partners, putting safety, community relations and environmental care first.
Gemstones
Our focus is coloured gemstones within our registered scope, including ruby, emerald, sapphire, aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz and garnet.
Processing & Value Addition
We are planning sorting, cutting and polishing capability so that more of the value of AJK stones stays in the region, with finished stones graded by independent laboratories.
Technical Partnerships
We work with geological, laboratory and gemmological specialists to make sure our assessments are independent, documented and fit for decision-making.
Projects & Opportunities
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Northern Pegmatite
Pegmatites are the source rocks for many of the world's coloured gemstones. PERL plans to assess pegmatite-hosted potential for beryl (emerald and aquamarine) and tourmaline, working with qualified geologists. -
Precision Gemstone Processing
Much of the region's rough is sold uncut, so most of its value is added elsewhere. PERL plans to develop sorting, cutting and polishing capability, working with experienced lapidary specialists and equipment partners.
Minerals & Gemstones of AJK
A guide to the mineral wealth of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, based on government data, and the seven gemstones in PERL's registered scope. Select a specimen to see the government figures.
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Partner with PERL
As an early-stage company, partnerships are central to how PERL will grow. Our corporate objects allow joint ventures and cooperative arrangements across exploration, development, processing and commercialisation.
- Geologists & Technical Specialists
- Mineral-Right Holders
- Operating Partners
- Lapidary & Equipment Specialists
- Long-Term Investors