January 13, 2025: Pakistan’s Minister of Petroleum and Water Resources Dr. Musadiq Malik alongside key policymakers, state-owned entities and industry leaders will represent Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh from the 14-16th of January. The delegation, including prominent
companies like Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, Mari
Energies, Government Holdings (Private) Limited, Pakistan Minerals (Private) Limited, Saindak Metals
Limited, Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, Balochistan Mineral Resource Limited, Bolan
Mining Enterprises, Wah Nobel, HTMA Private Limited and BIAFO Industries Limited, aims to unlock
the country’s mining potential and foster international partnerships.
The government has introduced investor-friendly policies, offering incentives such as duty exemptions,
tax breaks among many others. These measures designed to grow the mining sector are aligned with global trends towards cleaner energy and greener technology.
Pakistan’s rich geology, including the Tethyan Belt mineralized zone which holds world-class deposits
like Reko Diq and Saindak presents opportunities in copper, gold, rare-earth elements and more. With
robust infrastructure, strategic location, and the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, the county seeks to position itself as a global mining hub.
During the FMF, the participants and delegates from Pakistan will conduct meetings with relevant
regional and international stakeholders at the Pakistan Pavillion and host a 90-minute session,
showcasing Pakistan’s geological assets, projects and investment opportunities, aiming to attract international investors and drive sustainable economic growth in addition to the Ministerial round table where Dr Musadik Malik will highlight Pakistan’s potential.
Pakistani delegation led by Dr Musadik Malik will showcase the mining potential at Future Mineral Forum, Riyadh
