Islamabad: United States Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, on Wednesday encouraged American investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals sector, citing the country’s substantial copper and gold reserves and ongoing economic reforms.
Speaking during a high-level webinar titled “Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector – Unlocking Mineral Potential”, co-hosted with Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik, Baker said, “Pakistan offers immense opportunities in the minerals sector. With one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits at Reko Diq and a strong commitment to economic reforms, this is the right time for USA investors to explore and engage.”
The event brought together senior government officials, leaders from Pakistan’s mining industry, US diplomats, and American business representatives, aiming to promote bilateral investment in mining and energy-related sectors.
Baker noted the recent policy reforms in Pakistan and reiterated the US government’s support for expanding economic cooperation. “We are here to facilitate connections and create win-win partnerships. USA investors have long contributed to Pakistan’s development, and we see great promise in this sector,” she said. She added that the US sees shared opportunity in Pakistan’s pursuit of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik emphasized Pakistan’s goal of becoming a global supplier of critical minerals essential for renewable energy technologies. “Pakistan is richly endowed with gold, copper, coal, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals. We are enabling investment through policy support, ease of doing business, and a focus on mining sector reforms,” he said.
He highlighted Reko Diq as a potential game-changer and pointed to recent mineral discoveries in Chaghi and Waziristan. The minister also noted the success of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), which he said enhanced global confidence in Pakistan’s mining sector. Officials further briefed participants on regulatory reforms, digitisation of geological data, and the introduction of a National Minerals Harmonisation Framework to simplify investment procedures.
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