Pakistan is drawing strong interest from American companies looking to invest in its mineral-rich mining sector, according to US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker at a high-profile webinar hosted at OGDCL headquarters in Islamabad. The session, which featured Pakistan’s Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and key government officials, showcased the country’s untapped reserves of copper, gold, lithium, antimony, and rare earth elements.

The landmark Reko Diq copper–gold project, which began with a US-Pakistan geological survey in 1961, was highlighted as a flagship opportunity. Projected to generate nearly $1 billion in US exports and $75 billion in long-term output, it offers significant potential for American investors and engineers in geophysical exploration, infrastructure development, and project management.

The US Embassy and Department of Commerce have committed to supporting American firms interested in entering Pakistan’s mining sector, offering assistance with regulatory navigation, partnership formation, and local market entry. The collaboration highlights Pakistan’s ongoing regulatory reforms and investor-friendly policies, which aim to enhance ease of doing business and attract foreign investment.

This development aligns with broader US-Pakistan economic cooperation, with mining now recognized as a shared strategic area. Expanding this sector could unlock regional job creation, infrastructure upgrades, and export diversification.