Reko Diq is a desert in Balochistan. ‘Reko Diq’ actually means sandy peak in local language that is the name of an ancient volcano. This area comes under Chagai District that has population of 300,000. Reko Diq is popular for being naturally rich as it has gold mines, copper mines and shale gas. A small part of this area falls in Afghanistan too. This is Pakistan’s largest gold mine and some of the most interesting facts about Reko Diq Gold Mines are listed below.
Reko Diq, which actually means sandy peak in the local language and is the name of an ancient volcano, has long been known as one of Pakistan’s most mineral-rich regions, with a string of gold mines, copper mines and shale gas reserves.
A small part of this area falls in Afghanistan too.
Reko Diq is Pakistan’s largest gold mine and there are some amazing facts you might not know about it.
It is world’s 5th biggest Gold Mine
It has more than 54 million tons of Gold
It spreads over 100 kilometers
It is worth more than US$ 2 Trillion
It was leased to BHP, an Australian Company in 1994
BHP sold those mining rights to Thethyan Copper Company in 2004 as the company had rights to export every ounce of gold without involving State Bank of Pakistan or any other 3rd party
