{"id":102604,"date":"2025-06-26T15:10:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=102604"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:11:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:11:03","slug":"us-investors-urged-to-tap-into-paks-mineral-wealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/us-investors-urged-to-tap-into-paks-mineral-wealth.html","title":{"rendered":"US investors urged to tap into Pak\u2019s mineral wealth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad: United States Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, on Wednesday encouraged American investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan\u2019s minerals sector, citing the country\u2019s substantial copper and gold reserves and ongoing economic reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking during a high-level webinar titled <em>\u201cOpportunities in Pakistan\u2019s Mining Sector \u2013 Unlocking Mineral Potential\u201d<\/em>, co-hosted with Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik, Baker said, \u201cPakistan offers immense opportunities in the minerals sector. With one of the world\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pak-minerals-are-key-to-boosting-trade-with-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aurangzeb sees Pakistan\u2019s minerals as key to boosting trade with US<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event brought together senior government officials, leaders from Pakistan\u2019s mining industry, US diplomats, and American business representatives, aiming to promote bilateral investment in mining and energy-related sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker noted the recent policy reforms in Pakistan and reiterated the US government\u2019s support for expanding economic cooperation. \u201cWe are here to facilitate connections and create win-win partnerships. USA investors have long contributed to Pakistan\u2019s development, and we see great promise in this sector,\u201d she said. She added that the US sees shared opportunity in Pakistan\u2019s pursuit of inclusive and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik emphasized Pakistan\u2019s goal of becoming a global supplier of critical minerals essential for renewable energy technologies. \u201cPakistan 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pakistan-plans-trade-talks-with-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan plans trade talks with US, focus on minerals, tariff issues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: United States Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, on Wednesday encouraged American investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan\u2019s minerals sector, citing the country\u2019s substantial copper and gold reserves and ongoing economic reforms. Speaking during a high-level webinar titled \u201cOpportunities in Pakistan\u2019s Mining Sector \u2013 Unlocking Mineral Potential\u201d, co-hosted with Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik, Baker said, \u201cPakistan offers immense opportunities in the minerals sector. With one of the world\u2019s 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.\u201d Read: Aurangzeb sees Pakistan\u2019s minerals as key to boosting trade with US The event brought together senior government officials, leaders from Pakistan\u2019s 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\u2019s support for expanding economic cooperation. \u201cWe are here to facilitate connections and create win-win partnerships. USA investors have long contributed to Pakistan\u2019s development, and we see great promise in this sector,\u201d she said. 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