Islamabad, Pakistan Poised to Become a Global Mining Hub
Islamabad, Pakistan – April 6, 2025 – Pakistan is gearing up to host the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, a two-day global event commencing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Islamabad. The forum aims to unlock the country’s vast mineral wealth, estimated at $6-8 trillion, and position Pakistan as a key player in the global mining industry. Information regarding the forum can be found at the official website, here: Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025.
The forum, organized by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in collaboration with the government and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), will bring together global ministers, leading corporations, investors, policymakers, and industry experts. OGDCL has also published information regarding the forum on their website: OGDCL PMIF25 News. It will showcase Pakistan’s immense untapped mineral reserves, recent policy reforms, and commitment to sustainable practices.
The SIFC is playing a crucial role in attracting investment in the mining sector by acting as a single window for cooperation and ensuring an investor-friendly environment.
Pakistan’s mineral-rich landscape covers approximately 600,000 square kilometers and boasts 92 known minerals, 52 of which are commercially exploited. These include the world’s second-largest salt mines and the fifth-largest copper and gold deposits. The mining sector currently contributes around 3.2% to Pakistan’s GDP, with significant potential for expansion through increased exploration, foreign investment, and infrastructure development. As reported by Pakistan today, Pakistan is looking to greatly increase these numbers: Pakistan looks to unlock mineral wealth with Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025.
The SIFC is playing a crucial role in attracting investment in the mining sector by acting as a single window for cooperation and ensuring an investor-friendly environment. The government has also assured security for both local and foreign investors. The Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan, one of the world’s largest untapped copper reserves, is a prime example of the country’s potential.
With strategic investments, infrastructure upgrades, and value-added mineral processing, Pakistan’s mining sector has the potential to become a major contributor to national economic growth and a key player in the global mineral market.
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Pakistan economy, Minerals Pakistan, Pakistan Investment, Mineral Forum, Mining in Pakistan, SIFC, Reko Diq Pakistan
