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Since 2008, Northwest Minerals has specialized in crude talc processing, grading, and exporting. Over the years, we have built deep expertise in the talc business, positioning ourselves as one of Pakistan’s leading exporters of high-grade, asbestos-free talc, offering sustainable, long-term supply solutions to global customers.
 
In 2018, Northwest Minerals acquired a strategic share in the Kandwalo talc deposit, one of Afghanistan’s most significant reserves. This move positioned us among the exclusive group of Afghan talc producers.
 
Integrated Supply Chain: Mine to Market
Focused on specialty talc products, we manage our entire supply chain from extraction to export ensuring consistency, purity, and quality. Our operations are powered by skilled labor, experienced supervisors, and a dedicated technical management team, supporting efficient processing across:
  • Jalalabad, Afghanistan: Initial sorting, screening, sizing, and bagging
  • Peshawar, Pakistan: Quality testing, grading, and further refinement
  • Karachi Port (Port Qasim): Final storage and export logistics
 
 
Our Mission

“To maximize value from our products while responsibly meeting customer needs.”

Our Commitments 
  • Portfolio & Performance: Delivering excellence through our resources and execution. 
  • Trust & Sustainability: Building long-term reliability in global markets. 
  • Ethical Operations: Strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards at every stage—from procurement to export.
  • Efficient Supply Chain: A seamless, value-driven model from mine to market.
  • Community & Growth: Investing in human capital and uplifting local communities.
  • Innovation & Talent: Fostering creativity and nurturing emerging expertise. 
Why Choose Us? 
  • Strategic Ownership: Direct stakes in Afghanistan’s premium talc reserves.
  • Pure & Safe: 100% asbestos-free, with certified quality assurance.
  • Unmatched Quality: A legacy of consistent, high-grade talc products.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: Diverse, eco-conscious talc solutions for global industries.
  • Seamless Logistics: A dependable supply chain from mines to international markets.
  • Proven Expertise: Over a decade of leadership in talc sourcing and trade.
  • Global Compliance: Meeting rigorous international quality and safety standards. 
  • Dedicated Team: Passionate professionals committed to excellence.

Our Operations

Since 2008, Northwest Minerals has specialized in processing and exporting high-grade, asbestos-free talc from Pakistan and Afghanistan. In 2018, we secured a strategic stake in Afghanistan’s Kandwalo deposit, one of the region’s largest talc reserves.

Our Integrated Supply Chain:

  • Jalalabad, Afghanistan: Initial sorting and processing
  • Peshawar, Pakistan: Quality testing and grading
  • Karachi Port: Final storage and export

Quality Assurance Process:

  1. Hand-sorted at mines to remove impurities
  2. Processed and bagged in Jalalabad
  3. Lab-tested in Peshawar (whiteness, b-value, LOI)
  4. Graded and shipped from Karachi

We maintain complete control from mine to market, ensuring consistent quality for global customers.