Mining & Minerals
Reko Diq copper project backed by $1.25B in US EXIM financing.
Reko Diq copper reserves
US EXIM financing
How big is the mining & minerals opportunity in Pakistan?
The National Minerals Harmonization Framework 2025 standardized licensing nationally and cracked down on illegal mining, opening the sector to more structured foreign investment.
Why is mining & minerals attractive right now?
Reko Diq (copper/gold, Balochistan) is the flagship project — 14.6M tons of copper, targeted for 2029 startup, positioned to become a top-10 global copper mine.
What incentives are available?
Standardized licensing under the new harmonization framework; growing multilateral co-financing appetite reduces single-investor execution risk.
What should investors watch for?
Small-scale mining under PKR 300M is reserved for Pakistani investors; large projects require patience given multi-year development timelines.
Who's already investing in mining & minerals?
Major recent financing signals genuine institutional confidence: ADB ($300M loan + $110M guarantee), JBIC ($300M), and the US EXIM Bank ($1.25bn) have all backed Reko Diq.
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