Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Reko Diq mining project will become a symbol of development and stronger Pakistan–Canada cooperation. He praised Barrick Gold’s role in the venture, calling it a potential success story for both nations. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with Canada’s new High Commissioner, Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan, […]
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World bank invests $300 million in Reko Diq mining project
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, has committed $300 million to Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project. This significant funding aims to support the development of one of the largest untapped copper and gold reserves in the world. The project was restructured in 2022 and involves a partnership between the Pakistan government, […]
Barrick Gold sets 2028 as target for first production from Reko Diq
ISLAMABAD: Barrick Gold Corporation Chief Executive Mark Bristow said that the company had set 2028 as the target for starting the first production from the giant copper-gold mine Reko Diq in Balochistan. It was also planning to complete the Reko Diq feasibility study update by the end of 2024, said Mark Bristow in a news […]