U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Wednesday urged American investors to seize the moment and explore Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth, highlighting the country’s rich copper and gold reserves and its commitment to economic reforms.
“Pakistan offers immense opportunities in the minerals sector,” she said during a high-level U.S.-Pakistan webinar aimed at boosting American investment in Pakistan’s mining industry. “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,” she added.
The virtual Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector—Unlocking Mineral Potential event was co-hosted by Energy (Petroleum Division) Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Baker. It included several top Pakistani officials, mining sector leaders, and U.S. diplomats and business representatives attending in a virtual capacity.
Praising Pakistan’s policy reforms, Baker reiterated U.S. support for expanding bilateral economic ties. “We are here to facilitate connections and create win-win partnerships,” she said. “U.S. investors have long contributed to Pakistan’s development, and we see great promise in this sector,” she said. “We believe in Pakistan’s potential, and we see shared opportunity in its journey toward inclusive, sustainable growth,” she added.
During the webinar, Malik underscored Pakistan’s ambitions to become a key global supplier of critical minerals vital for clean energy technologies. “Pakistan is richly endowed with mineral resources, including gold, copper, coal, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals essential for renewable energy transition,” he said.
Citing recent discoveries in Chaghi and Waziristan, he spotlighted the Reko Diq project as a game-changer. “Renewable energy development is central to our climate goals and economic future. We are facilitating this shift by supporting the mining of essential minerals and improving ease of doing business,” he said.
The minister also pointed to the success of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 from earlier this year, noting it drew global attention. “PMIF25 marked a turning point, showcasing Pakistan as a serious player in the global minerals economy,” he said.
Relevant officials also briefed participants on regulatory reforms, digitalization of geological data, and a new National Minerals Harmonization Framework to simplify investment processes.