New Copper and Gold Deposits Discovered Near Reko Diq in Balochistan’s Chagai District
CHAGAI: New deposits of copper and gold have been discovered in Balochistan’s Chagai district, approximately 50 kilometres from the Reko Diq project, marking a significant development in Pakistan’s mineral exploration sector.
The discovery was disclosed in an official letter sent by Mari Energies, a company operating in Pakistan’s oil, gas and minerals sectors, to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
The development comes as the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 is being held in Islamabad, aiming to highlight Pakistan’s mineral potential internationally and attract local and foreign investment in the mining sector.
The forum has brought together global mining companies, investors, financial institutions and government representatives from various countries to explore investment opportunities and promote cooperation in Pakistan’s mineral industry.
The discovery of new copper and gold deposits near the Reko Diq project is expected to further highlight the mineral potential of Balochistan’s Chagai region.
