Resources Limited Uncovers Copper, Gold Deposits in Balochistan

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Mining company National Resources Limited (NRL) announced on Friday the discovery of significant copper and gold deposits at eight sites in Balochistan’s Chagai district, following extensive drilling operations that covered nearly 25,000 metres.

Chairman Muhammad Ali Tabba revealed that one drill hole uncovered a 295-metre stretch of mineral deposits containing 0.43 per cent copper and 0.13 grams of gold per tonne, with a notable 132-metre section exhibiting a higher copper concentration of 0.83 per cent.

This discovery spans an area of 5.6 square kilometres in Darigwan, adjacent to the previously identified Tang Kaur copper-gold site.

The implications of these findings are significant for Pakistan’s mining sector and economic landscape, potentially enhancing local employment opportunities and attracting foreign investment.

The exploration results could also bolster the country’s mineral resource profile, which is crucial for economic development.

NRL plans to conduct further exploration at the exploration licence EL214 to better ascertain the size of the mineral deposits. This will involve completing additional drilling and a formal assessment of the resources, paving the way for future developments in the region.