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Barite Mining in Pakistan: Overview, Challenges, and Opportunities Introduction Barite (barium sulfate) is a critical industrial mineral used in oil and gas drilling, chemicals, and construction. Pakistan possesses significant barite reserves, particularly in the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Punjab. However, despite its potential, the country’s barite mining sector faces challenges related to…