Saindak Copper-Gold Mine is located near Saindak town in Chagai District of Balochistan, Pakistan. The discovery of copper deposits at Saindak was made in the 1970s in collaboration with a Chinese engineering firm. The Saindak Copper-Gold Project was set up by Saindak Metals Ltd, a company fully owned by the Government of Pakistan, by the end of 1995 at a cost of PKR 13.5 billion.
Links
- https://saindak.com.pk/
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bnfJJUaiTy3aKUqn9
- https://www.mindat.org/loc-206624.html
Notes
Operator/owner: Balochistan Gov. 35%, Federal Gov. 15%, MCC - China Metalurgical Construction Corp 50%
Copper production: 24 ktpa
Köppen climate type: BWh - Hot deserts climate
Media
- Jul-26: Pakistan pledges more security for China-run copper, gold mine after shutdown warning
- Aug-25: Copper exports from Saindak mine crossed $800 million in 2024 (checked 11-Aug-25)
Created: Aug-25; updated Jul-26