New Copper and Gold Deposits Discovered in Balochistan’s Chagai District
QUETTA: Significant new deposits of copper and gold have been discovered in Balochistan’s Chagai district, marking a potentially important development for Pakistan’s mineral resources sector.
Mari Energies has informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) about the discovery through an official letter, stating that its subsidiary, Mari Minerals, identified the valuable mineral deposits during exploration activities in the district.
According to the information submitted to the stock exchange, Mari Minerals has successfully completed 25,000 metres of drilling in the area, located approximately 50 kilometres from the exploration site.
The company said the newly discovered mineral deposits extend across an area of 1.4 square kilometres, describing the development as a significant step forward for Pakistan’s mining and mineral exploration sector.
Mari Energies further informed the PSX that an additional 1,000 metres of drilling would be carried out in the Chagai area to obtain a more accurate assessment of the deposits’ size and quality.
According to the company, more detailed results from the ongoing drilling and exploration activities are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2027. The findings will help determine the next stages of the project.
