Pakistan Targets $8 Billion Mineral Exports

Pakistan is seeking to expand its role in the global critical minerals market, with 92 minerals discovered nationwide and 52 at present being extracted commercially, according to available estimates.

Key points

• To promote investment opportunities, the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 is scheduled for November 12 and 13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
• Once operational, the project is projected to produce around 240, 000 tonnes of copper and 297, 000 ounces of gold annually, potentially boosting mining output and export earnings.
• The Reko Diq project, described as Pakistan's largest foreign investment project, is projected to play a major role in developing the sector.
• Pakistan has additionally signed agreements with US-based US Strategic Metals to develop critical minerals, reflecting efforts to attract international investment and build partnerships in the sector.
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With improved policies, infrastructure and investment, Pakistan's mineral exports could rise from $3 billion to $8 billion, creating opportunities to growth foreign exchange earnings and strengthen the country's position in global mineral supply chains. PM Furious Over Delays in Gemstone Projects.

Notably, the country's mineral reserves are estimated to be worth $8 trillion, but the sector contributes less than 3 percent to Pakistan's gross domestic product (GDP), highlighting its potential for further development.

In practice, the Reko Diq project, described as Pakistan's largest foreign investment project, is projected to play a major role in developing the sector. Production from its first phase is anticipated by the end of 2028.

To promote investment opportunities, the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 is scheduled for November 12 and 13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. The event is projected to bring together Pakistani authorities, international investors and industry stakeholders to discuss mineral exploration, investment and the development of the mining sector. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around pakistan Targets $8 Billion Mineral Exports point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.