Minerals
KP Minerals Department Faces Rs16.94 Billion in Audit Irregularities
Illegal mining has cost Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Rs8 billion, while irregularities in the provincial Minerals Department total more than Rs16.94 billion, according to an audit…
US Companies Explore Investment in Pakistan’s Critical Minerals Sector
American companies are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mining sector, with a particular focus on critical minerals such as copper, antimony, and tungsten, according to officials…
Canada Offers Technical Assistance for Pakistan’s Mineral Industry
Pakistan and Canada have agreed to deepen economic cooperation, with Canada offering technical support and training to help modernize Pakistan’s mining and minerals sector. The…
U.S. Embassy Kicks Off Freedom 250 Series with Focus on Sports Innovation
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has officially launched its “Freedom 250” lecture series. This new initiative aims to engage the Pakistani public on vital economic…
Punjab Turns Himalayan Pink Salt into Global Export Brand
Punjab is taking a major step to promote its world-famous Himalayan pink salt by selling it as a branded product in international markets rather than…
US Firms Eye Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals in Major Exploration Push
Pakistan’s largely untapped antimony resources are attracting renewed international attention, as US-based mining company Nova Minerals Limited has confirmed early-stage discussions on sourcing the strategic…
Why Copper is Rising? December Rate Cut Bets Fuel Gains
Copper prices rose on Monday, November 24, 2025. Traders are increasing their bets on a US rate cut this December. Consequently, the market responded positively…
Sessions Court Advises Sindh to Set Up Special Court for Mines and Minerals
A sessions court has advised the Sindh government to take immediate steps to establish the Special Court for Mines and Minerals under the Sindh Mines…
Minerals Division Proposed to Overhaul Pakistan’s Gemstone Sector
The government is evaluating a proposal to create a dedicated minerals division after the Ministry of Commerce supported establishing a specialised body to reform Pakistan’s…
US Eyes $1 Billion Investment in Pakistan’s Mineral Sector
US investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector could climb as high as $1 billion, as Islamabad and Washington accelerate trade talks aimed at reshaping their economic…
Attock Discovers Gold Reserves Valued at Rs800 Billion
ISLAMABAD: Ibrahim Hassan Murad, a former minister of mines and minerals of Punjab, has stated that the Attock district in that province has found gold…
