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Islamabad (December 20, 2025): Pakistan has received major positive news for its minerals sector, as five leading business groups have announced billions of dollars in investment to develop the country’s mineral resources.
Mari Minerals Limited has signed an agreement with Global Core Minerals for mineral exploration. Under a joint venture agreement, Global Core Minerals will invest in the minerals sector in Balochistan.
Five major Pakistani business groups—Lake City Holdings, Fatima Group, Din Group, Hilton Group, and Surtie Group—have announced large-scale investments worth billions of dollars in Balochistan. The combined market value of these groups is estimated at around 5 billion dollars.
Mari Minerals Limited is a subsidiary of Mari Energies, while Global Core Limited has strong expertise and experience in exploring gold and copper reserves in Balochistan. Under the agreement, investment will be made to explore valuable minerals in the Chagai region.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, former Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz said that Balochistan is rich in mineral resources. He added that investment by local Pakistani companies will lead to development and prosperity in the province, create job opportunities, and help change the country’s economic future.
Gohar Ejaz further stated that promoting local investment is extremely important before attracting foreign investors. He said Pakistan urgently needs investment, and just like Barrick Gold, local companies are now stepping forward to invest in the minerals sector.
He described this investment as a game changer for Pakistan’s economy.
Reported by Save Our Pak
