A gold reserve was recently discovered on the Indo River, near the city of Attock, Pakistan. The finding happened thanks to a survey commissioned by the local government, which motivated extraction plans in the area and can now give a vital impetus to the economy of the Asian country.
According to the Pakistânes Dawn newspaper, experts estimated the value of gold finding in the “Rio de Ouro” in approximately 80 billion in local currency, which is the Pakistani ruffy. In Brazil, the value corresponds to more than R $ 1.5 billion.
After the discovery, it was determined that the mining project will be led by the National Energy Energy Contractor Engineering Services of Pakistan, better known as Nespak, and by the Department of Mines and Minerals of the Indian State of Punjab.
“Consulting services are needed to prepare bidding documents and provide transactional consulting services for nine alluvian gold blocks along the Indian River in Attock district,” said Zargham Eshaq Khan, Nespak’s administrative director.
However, residents of the region also began to explore the River bed. Mining around the watercourse is largely illegal and heavy machines are often used for metal extraction.
After that, according to an article in Times of India, the Pakistani government implemented section 144, a legal measure designed to prevent illegal mining.
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Nevertheless, it is not yet known whether gold can be extracted or not. To date, Pakistan authorities have not issued any official statement on the matter.
Why are there gold reserves on Rio Gives?
The Indo River is one of the oldest and most long rivers on the planet and played a key role in the emergence of one of the first civilizations. The civilization of the Vale do Indo flourished throughout its banks between 3300 and 1300 BC C., representing a notable development phase.
Prior to the India partition in 1947, the river was entirely within Indian territory, which was essential for the flowering of civilization. Today, he crosses the two countries and continues to have great historical and cultural importance for both.
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According to geological studies, the GTA river transports Himalayan gold sediments, which have been deposited in the form of nuts or gold particles in areas that now belong to Pakistan. Due to the flow of water, these particles usually assume flat or rounded forms, Dawn said.
In addition, the Ill Valley region has abundant mineral resources and is considered an area rich in gold and other valuable metals.
