At least nine people was killed as gunmen attacked mining site in Pakistan

At ⁠least nine people were killed when gunmen ⁠attacked National Resources Ltd's copper ‌and gold project ​in Balochistan in Pakistan on Wednesday, local authorities said.

Here are some details on the attack:

Pakistan's National ​Resources Ltd, ⁠which owns the Darigwan site in southwestern Balochistan, said the attack took place on Wednesday evening ⁠and security ‌forces had secured the area.

At least nine employees, ‌including two security guards, were killed, ⁠a local official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

NRL, ‌which explores copper-gold and ‌lead-zinc deposits in Balochistan, was formed ‌as a joint venture ‌between Lucky Cement , Fatima Fertilizer, and Liberty Mills.

Balochistan is a mineral-rich, ⁠restive region ⁠in southwestern Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and Iran.

Barrick Mining last month said it would extend its review of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in the region in ​view of the rising security ​risks.