ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited French firms to invest in Balochistan’s mineral sector, highlighting vast opportunities in copper, gold, and rare earth elements critical for global green energy transition.
At a webinar titled “Pakistan’s Minerals Economy: Gateway to Growth,” Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and French Ambassador Nicolas Galey co-chaired discussions aimed at expanding Pakistan–France cooperation in the mining sector. The event was held at the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) headquarters, with French mining officials and companies joining online.
Malik said Pakistan’s mineral reserves, particularly in Balochistan’s Chaghi belt, hold immense potential for investors. He said the government seeks to develop a sustainable and transparent mining sector to boost growth and support global demand for clean energy resources.
“The shift to green technologies has made copper, lithium, and rare earths vital commodities,” Malik said. “Balochistan offers some of the most promising deposits for international investors.”
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Ambassador Galey said France sees strong potential in Pakistan’s mineral economy. “French companies are ready to explore partnerships in sustainable mining,” he said. “We aim to strengthen cooperation and share expertise in this key sector.”
