Azer Gold Begins Major Exploration Drive at Zod Deposit
BAKU: Azerbaijan, Azer Gold CJSC has launched a large-scale geological exploration program at the Zod gold deposit, a company source told Trend.
The source noted that alongside exploring new promising zones, Azer Gold is also re-evaluating reserves at existing deposits. Large-scale geological research began in August 2025 at the Zod gold deposit, located within the administrative borders of the Kalbajar district in the Eastern Zangazur economic region. Although landmine and unexploded ordnance clearance has slowed progress, geological assessments are moving swiftly in the portion of the deposit that lies within Azerbaijan’s territory.
According to the source, modern topographic mapping of the deposit has already been completed. Surface geochemical analysis of the ore has also been carried out. Drilling projects for reserve assessment have been designed, and drilling operations are currently in progress.
Subsequent stages will include engineering-geological, metallurgical-technological, and hydrogeological studies, followed by reserve calculations and technical-economic justification. Public updates will be released as new findings emerge, the source added.
