As Pakistan is hosting the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in Islamabad, drawing global attention to its $6 trillion worth of natural reserves, National Resources Limited (NRL), a private mineral exploration company, announced the discovery of substantial copper-gold mineralization in Balochistan’s southwestern region during the event.
NRL, owned by Fatima Fertilizer, Liberty Mills Limited, and Lucky Cement, secured a lease in October 2023 for a site with significant exploration potential.
Over 15 months, the company identified 18 prospects, including “Tang Kaur,” which has advanced to the drilling stage. Initial drilling results confirm mineralized zones with copper grades between 0.23% and 0.48%, gold between 0.09 g/t and 0.14 g/t, and silver ranging from 1.30 g/t to 6.21 g/t. The findings also reveal promising expansion opportunities to the north, east, and at depth.
Advanced drilling at Tang Kaur is set for May 2025. NRL has also acquired a lead-zinc exploration license adjacent to a well-explored deposit with a Bankable Feasibility Study completed. Plans are underway to evaluate the feasibility of downstream processing.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is hosting minerals investment summit. Officials from Saudi Arabia, China, the U.S., and other countries are participating in the summit, aiming to boost international investment in Pakistan’s mineral resources. This initiative marks a significant step towards unlocking the nation’s mining potential.
