Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik invited US companies to invest in Pakistan’s mining sector through joint ventures and public-private partnerships during a webinar on Wednesday.

Highlighting the country’s rich deposits of gold, copper, coal, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals essential for the global energy transition, Malik emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting international firms in mineral development.

He pointed to significant opportunities, including the Reko Diq copper-gold project and recent discoveries in Chaghi and Waziristan. Additionally, he mentioned the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, which successfully attracted over 5,000 participants.

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker expressed her support for Pakistan’s policy reforms in the mining sector and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to American investors. The webinar, broadcast from the OGDCL headquarters, was attended by officials, companies, and diplomats, underscoring the growing interest in Pakistan’s mining potential.