Pakistan’s mineral wealth has come into focus again after a major copper and gold discovery in Balochistan’s Chagai district.
Mari Energies has informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) about the discovery of copper and gold deposits at the East Siah Diqui target.
According to the company’s letter, its subsidiary, Mari Minerals, made the discovery in an area located around 50 kilometres east of the Reko Diq project and 25 kilometres northwest of Nokkundi.
The discovery adds to Balochistan’s growing importance as a major centre of mineral resources. The province holds significant deposits of copper, gold and other valuable minerals.
The company said drilling at East Siah Diqui-1 covered a total of 25,000 metres. All drill holes were 500 metres deep and vertical.
SGS Pakistan carried out the preparation and testing of samples.
Initial results confirmed porphyry copper-style mineralisation at a depth of 100 metres. The mineralisation covers an area of around 1.4 square kilometres.
The company described the findings as a new porphyry copper discovery.
The discovery highlights the enormous mineral potential of Chagai district, which already hosts major projects such as Reko Diq.
The discovery comes at a time when Pakistan is hosting a two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 in Islamabad, bringing together representatives from more than 60 countries, diplomats, international financial institutions and investors from global mining companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
