KP Mines and Minerals Royalty Collection Auction 2026–27 for 11 Areas

The Directorate General of Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites bidders to a public auction for mineral royalty collection contracts under Auction Notice No. 06/2026. The contracts cover seven months, from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027, with royalty collected at the fixed rates under Schedule IV-A.

The auction will take place on 23 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Directorate General of Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar. The stated exclusions include radioactive minerals, the precious metal group, the precious and semi-precious gemstone group, permit holders and JV holders.

Interested parties must complete registration with the Directorate General at least three days before the auction and submit the required particulars and documents. Previously registered parties wishing to participate in royalty collection auctions for 2026–27 must also submit their bank statement. Participation is subject to completion of these requirements.

Bidders must arrange the required security through a call deposit in favour of the Director General of Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or deposit it into the online CDR Deposit account No. 0066-2008140092 and present the original deposit receipt. Call deposits or pay orders and registration documents must reach the department by 19 November 2026 during office hours.

The successful bidder must fulfil the payment requirements within the prescribed period. Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of the call deposit. The requirements include a security deposit equal to 10% of the bid, a first instalment equal to 25% of the bid, advance withholding tax, professional tax and an additional payment equal to 2% of the bid. The successful bidder must also be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA).

The successful bidder must register the auction agreement with the Directorate General before issuance of the work order. Further auction terms and agreement conditions may be obtained from the department during office hours before the auction. The competent authority reserves the right to accept or reject bids.

Issued by the Assistant Director (Royalty), Directorate General of Mines and Minerals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar. Publication reference: INF(P)5423/26.