Islamabad, June 26, 2025: Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik on Wednesday urged American firms to explore investment prospects in Pakistan’s mining sector through collaborative ventures and public-private alliances.
During a webinar, the minister pointed out Pakistan’s reserves of gold, copper, coal, rare earth metals, and other essential minerals crucial for the worldwide shift to cleaner energy.
He emphasized that the government is dedicated to assist foreign companies in the development of the mineral sector.
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Malik cited the Reko Diq copper-gold initiative along with recent mineral findings in Chaghi and Waziristan as significant possibilities. He also noted the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, which drew more than 5,000 attendees.
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US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker appreciated Pakistan’s recent policy changes in the mining sector and reiterated American backing for US investors. The webinar was streamed from the OGDCL head office and was joined by government representatives, corporate entities, and envoys.
