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Geological mapping program started for exploration of gold, copper and lithium among other minerals, Ali Prozeer Malik

Tariq Mahmood ChaudhrySenior Analyst & Chief Reporter • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
Geological mapping program started for exploration of gold, copper and lithium among other minerals, Ali Prozeer Malik

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said that 40 licenses have been issued for mineral ex.
  • Ali Pervez Malik has said that after the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum, Pakistan has opened up for investors in mining for a long-term p.
  • Speaking at the forum, John Thornton, chairman of Barrack Mining Corporation, said that they want long-term partnership with Pakistan.

Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said that 40 licenses have been issued for mineral exploration in Chagai and Khuzdar, Chagai is being connected to Gwadar through a road network, and a geo-logical mapping program has been started for the exploration of other minerals including gold, copper and lithium across the country.

Ali Pervez Malik has said that after the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum, Pakistan has opened up for investors in mining for a long-term partnership, preparing the country for global competition in the mineral sector.

Speaking at the forum, John Thornton, chairman of Barrack Mining Corporation, said that they want long-term partnership with Pakistan.

The chairman of the company working on the gold and copper rekodic project said that the far-sighted policies of Pakistan's leadership are playing an important role.

The local investors involved in the mineral sub-businesses are very important for the promotion of investment in the country.

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Tariq Mahmood Chaudhry

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