ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines government support to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s copper, gold and critical minerals sectors.
Talking to Robert Friedland, Ivanhoe Mines’ founder and executive co-chairman, the prime minister welcomed the company’s interest in investing in Pakistan and working with local partners.
He said Pakistan had substantial reserves of copper, gold and other critical minerals and that international partnerships could help develop the sector and contribute to economic growth.
He said the government would facilitate foreign investment, adding that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) would provide support to the company’s investment plans.
Sharif also welcomed memorandums of understanding exchanged at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, describing them as a step towards encouraging investment in the mining sector.
Friedland expressed confidence in Pakistan’s mineral potential, while the visiting delegation praised the government’s efforts to promote economic reforms and regional stability.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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