Our story
Mountain people. Miners. Family.
We come from the north of Pakistan — a family of mountaineers and miners, with mines of our own. The crystals we sell come out of the mountains we call home.
Who we are
A father, two sons… and the real boss
Pakistan Minerals is Dad, plus Aadam (12) and Nadir (8) — aspiring footballers and future gemologists.
Mum helps out now and then. She is, let’s be honest, the real boss.
Every piece passes through our own hands.
From our own mines
We mine ourselves, and buy direct from fellow miners at fair prices — with masks and basic safety for the people who dig.
Hand-picked at the source
Gem auctions in Swat and Afghanistan, and the stalls of Namak Mandi, Peshawar — one of the region’s great gem markets.
Skardu to Tucson
Partners in Skardu, Peshawar, Bangkok, Tucson and Melbourne. Shipped to you from Alberta, Canada.
The Miners’ Fund
5% of every sale goes back to the miners
Every crystal you see here was dug by hand, high in the Karakoram — in narrow tunnels, by torchlight, often in the freezing cold. These men work under very tough conditions. So for every piece you buy, 5% goes straight to the miners for their protection and well-being.
- Helmets, gloves & dust masks
- Head torches for the tunnels
- First-aid kits & medical help
- Warm clothing for winter digs
Crystals sold
0
Given to miners
$520
You can help 💛
Every crystal you buy adds to this fund. Pick a piece you love, knowing part of it goes straight to the miners who found it.
Shop & contributeUpdated automatically with every order. We’ll share photos when supplies are handed out — follow @pakistan.minerals.
Where our crystals come from
- Stak Nala · Skardu · Shigar · NagarAquamarine and tourmaline from the peaks of Gilgit-Baltistan
- Swat & PeshawarGem auctions and the Namak Mandi market
- AfghanistanAuctions and partners across the border
Follow the hunt
Mine trips, new finds and crystal reels — posted as they happen.