Gold, Copper Reserves Found in Balochistan’s Chagai District Near Reko Diq
Mari Energies informs the Pakistan Stock Exchange about a new mineral discovery by its subsidiary, Mari Minerals.
Chagai – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Gold, Copper reserves have been found in Chagai district of Balochistan. Mari Energies shared the news with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in an official letter.
The company said its subsidiary, Mari Minerals, made the discovery. The letter gave details about the location and the work done so far.
The site lies about 50 kilometers east of the Reko Diq project. It is also around 25 kilometers north-west of Naukundi.
Mari Energies said drilling has reached 25,000 meters in total. Every drill hole is 500 meters deep and vertical.
Samples from the site were tested by SGS Pakistan. The company told the PSX that the lab checked the samples as part of the process.
The reserves are spread across an area of 1.4 square kilometers. This makes the find a notable one for the region.
Chagai is already known for its mineral wealth, and the Reko Diq project has drawn wide attention. A new find so close by adds to that interest.
The news may bring fresh hope for Balochistan’s mining sector. More details are expected as the company shares further updates with the exchange.
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