{"id":24167,"date":"2025-01-18T05:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T05:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=24167"},"modified":"2025-01-18T05:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T05:19:17","slug":"pakistan-emerges-as-a-premier-mining-destination-at-fmf-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=24167","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Emerges as a Premier Mining Destination at FMF 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250118-WA0015-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250118-WA0015-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250118-WA0015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250118-WA0015-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250118-WA0015.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>KSA : At the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Pakistan made a significant impact, showcasing its vast untapped mineral wealth and positioning itself as a global mining powerhouse. The delegation\u2019s session opened with the screening of \u2018Beneath the Surface: Pakistan\u2019s Mining Renaissance\u2019, a compelling film that highlighted the country\u2019s abundant reserves of gemstones, non-metallic minerals, industrial minerals, metals, and rare-earth elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session continued with a high-profile panel discussion titled \u2018Pakistan: The Mineral Marvel \u2013 Unlocking the Future of Mining\u2019, moderated by Mr. Imran Abbasy, Managing Director of Pakistan Petroleum Limited. The esteemed panel featured Dr. Musadik Malik, Minister of Petroleum and Water Resources; Timothy Cribb, Project Director at Barrick, Reko Diq; and Mr. Asad Ahmed, Managing Director of Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation. Dr. Malik underscored the government\u2019s strategic focus on transforming the mining sector through comprehensive policy reforms, enhanced institutional capacity, and alignment with global shifts toward green energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 10,000 delegates visiting the Pakistan Pavilion at FMF 2025, the country\u2019s mining potential was on full display. Government representatives, state-owned enterprises, and private sector stakeholders engaged with investors and experts, showcasing diverse opportunities in mineral exploration and production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major milestone was achieved with the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Wah Nobel Group and Saudi Gold Refinery. The agreements, witnessed by Dr. Musadik Malik, will enable Wah Nobel to provide cutting-edge drilling and blasting services to enhance mining operations in Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Ibrahim, Chairman of Saudi Gold Refinery, and Brigadier Shiraz Ullah Choudhry, CEO of Wah Nobel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Dr. Malik conducted three key meetings at the Pakistan Pavilion, where he engaged US-based company delegates, utilizing a captivating 3D mineral map of Pakistan to highlight the country\u2019s rich mining potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the closing ceremony, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources H.E. Mr. Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef presented a token of appreciation to the delegation, particularly praising the visually stunning and informative design of the pavilion, which effectively showcased Pakistan\u2019s mining industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s participation, featuring a strategically located pavilion, attracted significant attention from stakeholders, fostering valuable collaborations and enhancing the country\u2019s profile as a leading mining destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KSA : At the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Pakistan made a significant impact, showcasing its vast untapped mineral wealth and positioning itself as a global mining powerhouse. 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