Pakistan to host Minerals Investment Forum on November 12–13 to attract foreign investment

Islamabad will play host to the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, known as PMIF26, from November 12 to 13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre. Overseas investors, mining companies and lenders are expected to take part. Profit by Pakistan Today reported that the event was first planned for April 8 to 9.

Sessions will cover exploration, project development, technology, value addition and investment opportunities, with the $8.83 billion Reko Diq copper and gold venture cited among the key projects supporting Pakistan's mining goals. Ali Pervaiz Malik, the federal energy minister overseeing the Petroleum Division, said the forum intends to encourage sustainable investment and tap mineral resources that are still largely unexplored. Discussions will also address geological surveys, resource evaluation, remote sensing and geophysical methods.

Last year's gathering brought roughly 5,000 attendees from over 50 nations, and it produced 16 memoranda of understanding and hosted 18 panel discussions. Pakistan wants to widen its investment in critical minerals such as copper, gold and rare earth elements, which are increasingly sought after for electrification and advanced manufacturing. The country lists 92 known minerals, and 52 of them are commercially exploited. Estimated reserves are valued near $8 trillion, yet mining has contributed under 3% to gross domestic product.