Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 Opens New Avenues for Global Investment and Mining Technology
Independent report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is positioning its vast mineral resources as a major opportunity for international investment, technological collaboration and economic growth through the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, being held on November 12 and 13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
The government is taking steps to promote the country’s mineral sector, facilitate engagement between international investors and Pakistani partners, and encourage the exchange of modern mining technologies.
Lucky Cement Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Ali Tabba said Pakistan had entered an important and promising phase in the development of its mineral resources. He described the forum as an important platform for creating new investment opportunities and bringing global investors and Pakistani partners together.
He said Balochistan had immense mineral potential and stressed that local communities should also benefit substantially from the development of these resources. He added that National Resources Limited was advancing projects related to mineral exploration and resource development.
Dr Sebastian Loning, Executive Director of K-UTEC, said international cooperation and advanced technical expertise were essential to fully harness Pakistan’s mineral potential.
He said K-UTEC was prepared to provide specialised expertise in mineral exploration, identification and assessment. The company was also offering modern seismic monitoring and backfill design solutions to support safe and efficient underground mining operations.
Dr Loning said the forum would strengthen cooperation between Pakistani stakeholders and international mining companies, adding that K-UTEC was keen to contribute its technical expertise to the development of Pakistan’s mining sector.
The two-day forum aims to highlight opportunities for international partnerships in mineral exploration, mining, processing and value addition, while attracting global investors and introducing them to Pakistan’s extensive mineral reserves.
