14 MoUs and Agreements Signed at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

Islamabad:The 2-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, currently underway in Islamabad, has witnessed the signing of 14 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements with representatives from various countries, further boosting the growth and development of Pakistan’s minerals sector.

Key agreements include the exchange of an MoU between Pakistan MSP and Barrick Gold to establish a Pakistan Minerals Security Partnership. Additionally, a significant MoU was signed between the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) and China’s Geological Survey for the exploration of lithium and other minerals in Gilgit-Baltistan.

An MoU was also exchanged between GSP and Ireland’s Holmescroft Prospecting, focusing on cooperation in geological surveys. Furthermore, an MoU was signed between GSP and the UK’s International Geosciences Services Limited for technical cooperation in geological mapping.

In a bid to promote the minerals sector, a memorandum was signed between the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) and Azar Gold. Another important MoU was exchanged between OGDC and NRL regarding mineral exploration and production.

The forum also saw agreements in the field of geoscientific research with a collaboration between GSP and Russia’s JSC Roz Geo. Additionally, an MoU was signed between GSP and South Africa’s Special Dimensions for a partnership in geoscience data digitalization.

The forum also focused on mineral sector development agreements, including one between Mari Minerals, the Balochistan government, and China’s MCC Tangshan Resources to establish a minerals park. Another MoU was signed between Mari Minerals and Global Core Minerals to advance Pakistan’s minerals sector development.

Moreover, Mari Minerals signed an MoU with Lydia Minings for mineral exploration. In addition, PPL and Metso signed an MoU for mineral exploration and processing. A significant agreement was also finalized between PPL and the Balochistan government for the Berrite Lead and Zinc Project in Khuzdar.

Lastly, a partnership agreement was established between FWO, Noran Mining, BMRL, and local leaders for mineral exploration and development projects in Balochistan.

These agreements and collaborations are poised to significantly advance the minerals sector in Pakistan, attracting global expertise and investment in the country’s rich mineral resources.