{"id":1247,"date":"2026-11-14T08:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2026-11-14T08:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:23:11","slug":"hidden-gold-and-copper-treasure-in-balochistan-major-discovery-at-8-locations-in-chagai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/2026\/11\/14\/1247","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gold and Copper Treasure in Balochistan? Major Discovery at 8 Locations in Chagai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BALOCHISTAN:<\/strong> A significant development has emerged in Pakistan’s mineral exploration sector as evidence of gold and copper deposits has been discovered at eight different locations in Chagai district, Balochistan. Initial drilling results have raised hopes for new investment opportunities in the country’s mining industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement was made by Muhammad Ali Tabba, Chairman of National Resources Limited (NRL), during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. He revealed that the company had identified promising signs of copper and gold mineralization at at least eight sites in Chagai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a report released by the company, approximately 25,000 meters of drilling have been completed as part of the exploration activities. The results have indicated the presence of valuable minerals at several locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most encouraging findings came from a drilling section extending 295 meters, where continuous copper and gold mineralization was identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report stated that this section contained an average copper grade of 0.43 percent, while the gold concentration was recorded at 0.13 grams per tonne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In another 132-meter section, the copper grade reached 0.83 percent, providing further encouraging evidence of mineral deposits in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following these developments, NRL has announced plans to invest approximately $100 million in mineral exploration activities across Balochistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planned investment is expected to support additional drilling, geological surveys, and detailed studies to better understand the size and potential commercial value of the deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chagai is already recognized as an important mineral-rich district of Pakistan. The latest exploration findings could further strengthen Balochistan’s position in the country’s mining sector and attract additional interest from investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If future investigations confirm that these deposits can be extracted commercially, they could create opportunities for economic development, employment, and investment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the discovery of mineralization does not automatically mean that commercially viable reserves have been established. Further geological assessments, resource estimates, and feasibility studies will be required to determine the actual size and economic potential of the deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest findings represent an encouraging step in Pakistan’s efforts to explore its natural resources and expand investment in the mining industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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