Islamabad: Managing Director OGDCL Ahmed Hayat Lak has said Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum has laid the groundwork for a new era of responsible, sustainable, and inclusive mining in Pakistan. Addressing the concluding session of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad today, he emphasized that Pakistan is not just mineral-rich, but also investor-ready. He highlighted the importance of building an industry that is not only profitable but also purposeful.

According to Radio Pakistan, the MD OGDCL commended the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council and other departments in the successful conduct of the investment forum. He acknowledged their roles in paving the way for future investments in the mining sector.

Earlier, representatives of the Reko Diq Mining company briefed the forum about the feasibility study of Reko Diq. They stated that Reko Diq promises to be one of the most significant copper and gold projects globally, with production expected to start in 2028. They also outlined the processes and infrastructure that will be deployed to extract these valuable minerals from Reko Diq.