Drilling Directorate
History of Diamond Core Drilling at GSP
Established in 1957, the Drilling Directorate of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) introduced specialized Diamond Core Drilling training in 1959 with the support of ICA (now USAID). The programme trained hundreds of professionals, developing expertise in mineral exploration and core drilling. Today, GSP remains Pakistan’s leading public-sector organization specializing in Diamond Core Drilling, a vital technique for confirming mineral deposits and evaluating geological formations.
Major Projects & Achievements
Over the decades, GSP’s Drilling Directorate has contributed to numerous landmark projects across Pakistan, including:
Mineral Exploration: Saindak, Reko Diq, Chiniot, Dilband, Kalabagh and Chichali.
Coal Exploration: Thar, Lakhra, Sonda, Badin, Chamalong, Dukki, Harnai and Sor Range.
Major Infrastructure: Tarbela Dam, Lowari Tunnel, Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project and Kotri Railway Bridge.
Specialized Investigations: Bahadur Khel deep borehole drilling, groundwater exploration in Balochistan and geological investigations for dam sites nationwide.
With decades of technical expertise and field experience, GSP continues to advance Pakistan’s mineral exploration, geological research and natural resource development.
Geological Core Samples and Field Inspection
GSP Team at AR Drilling Site Badin, Sindh
GSP team, along with technical experts and field staff, at the AR drilling site in Badin, Sindh, conducting geological exploration and subsurface investigations to assess the region’s mineral and energy resources. The collaborative efforts reflect GSP’s commitment to strengthening scientific research and supporting Pakistan’s natural resource development.
GSP DRILLING OPERATIONS
GSP’s AR drilling operations, showcasing ongoing field activities and subsurface geological exploration. The dedicated technical team works around the clock to investigate geological formations and assess Pakistan’s mineral and energy resource potential.
