Security forces arrested 30 undocumented Afghan nationals during a raid in Nok Kundi (~35 km from Reko Diq (~0 km from Reko Diq)) (2026-05-04). No armed attacks occurred near the mine site during this reporting period. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for 11 attacks across the province over the past week (2026-05-03). Quetta (~461 km from Reko Diq) police issued a high-priority warning about a new Baloch Liberation Army campaign called Operation Herof 3 (2026-05-02). This threat targets military and civilian sites along the N-25 highway. The N-25 highway remains open but faces delays from military searches in Noshki (~352 km from Reko Diq) (2026-04-29). A Chinese company closed its factory in Gwadar (~429 km from Reko Diq) and fired all workers due to security and financial losses (2026-05-03). The Chaman (~443 km from Reko Diq) border crossing remains closed after heavy fighting between Pakistani and Afghan forces (2026-05-02). Barrick Gold will delay the Reko Diq project until mid-2027 due to regional security threats (2026-05-03). The European Investment Bank is considering funding the mine to secure mineral access (2026-04-29). A severe heatwave is hitting southern Pakistan and will increase water needs for transport crews (2026-05-04). Gold: Latest FRED value pending refresh. Copper: Latest FRED value pending refresh.
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