Copper, gold deposits identified at eight sites in Balochistan’s Chagai district: mining company
ISLAMABAD: Mining company National Resources Limited (NRL) on Friday announced that it had identified copper and gold deposits at eight sites in Balochistan’s Chagai district, following nearly 25,000 metres of drilling that yielded encouraging results. The company is now moving towards its first estimate of the area’s mineral resources. One of the drill holes revealed a 295-metre stretch of…
National Resources Limited (NRL) has identified copper and gold deposits at eight sites in Balochistan’s Chagai district, following extensive drilling. The company is now estimating the mineral resources in the area. One drill hole showed a 295-meter stretch of mineral deposits containing 0.43% copper and 0.13 grams of gold per tonne, with a 132-meter section having a higher copper concentration of 0.83%.
The discoveries span 5.6 square kilometers in Darigwan, near NRL’s previous Tang Kaur copper-gold find. NRL, a joint venture between Fatima Fertilisers, Liberty Mills, and Lucky Cement Ltd, holds five exploration licenses in Balochistan, including two copper-gold, one lead-zinc, and two antimony projects. The company plans to conduct environmental, hydrogeological, metallurgical, and geotechnical studies in 2027, aiming to complete a feasibility study by the end of the decade.
NRL has committed $100 million to mineral exploration in Pakistan and is working with the Lahore University of Management Sciences to develop an AI model for accelerated exploration. The company is committed to building a world-class mineral exploration platform and contributing to an integrated mineral value chain, while also supporting education and community development through the Chagai Foundation.
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