QUETTA: Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), operated by Barrick Mining Corporation, hosted a delegation from the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) to explore business collaboration and local participation in the Reko Diq project.
The delegation, led by President Muhammad Ayub and Vice President Nasir Khan, included several prominent businessmen from across Balochistan.
Welcoming the visitors, RDMC Country Manager Zarrar Jamali briefed them on the scale and potential of the project. He highlighted Reko Diq’s transformative role in Pakistan’s mining sector and reaffirmed RDMC’s commitment to building an inclusive supply chain. Jamali said the company regularly engages with local vendors and suppliers to ensure equal business opportunities for Balochistan’s enterprises.
QCCI President Muhammad Ayub praised RDMC’s outreach efforts. “We represent Balochistan’s business community and aim to create a strong partnership with RDMC,” he said. “Our province lacks a large industrial base like Lahore or Karachi. RDMC’s local procurement policy can help bridge that gap and empower local businesses.”
QCCI Vice President Nasir Khan lauded RDMC’s social development initiatives, calling them “remarkable.” He appreciated the company’s inclusive approach toward local communities and entrepreneurs.
Clemens Engelbrecht, RDMC’s Head of Supply Chain & Commercial, emphasized sustainable business growth. “RDMC supports local enterprises in a compliant, community-focused manner,” he said. “Our goal is to build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that strengthen Balochistan’s mining sector.”
He added that as Reko Diq develops into Pakistan’s largest copper and gold mine, RDMC will continue to work with capable local vendors who meet high standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
RDMC operates under a joint venture with the Governments of Balochistan and Pakistan. The company remains committed to responsible mining, transparency, and long-term partnerships that drive inclusive economic growth.
The Reko Diq Copper Project, which holds one of the world’s biggest untapped copper reserves, will contribute nearly 1% to the national GDP every year. The mine has a projected life of 40 years and will produce 200,000 to 250,000 tonnes of copper per year.
