--- title: "Pakistan aims to boost mineral exports as global demand rises" description: "Most outlets led with Pakistan’s goal to increase mineral exports to $8 billion and highlighted the estimated $8 trillion in mineral reserves, citing the OGDCL report. Several also mentioned the rising global demand for specific minerals like copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements. A few, such as Pakistan Today and the Nation, added context about initiatives like Reko Diq and US cooperation in critical minerals. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on the strategic opportunity created by global demand, while others focused more on the economic potential and export targets." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14675-pakistan-the-next-critical-minerals-destination site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan aims to boost mineral exports as global demand rises business · updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:49 PM PKT · 16–17 Oct 2026 · 9 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with Pakistan's goal to increase mineral exports to $8 billion and highlighted the estimated $8 trillion in mineral reserves, citing the OGDCL report. Several also mentioned the global demand for specific minerals like copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements as a key driver. A few outlets, such as Pakistan Today and the Nation, emphasized the strategic opportunity and investment initiatives like Reko Diq and PMIF26. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on the potential economic transformation, while others focused on the current low contribution of the mining sector to the national economy. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 17 Oct 2026 — Pakistan to host Minerals Investment Forum on November 12–13 to attract foreign investment (1 outlet) - **Profit** — [Pakistan to host Minerals Investment Forum on November 12–13 to attract foreign investment](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/17/pakistan-to-host-minerals-investment-forum-on-november-12-13-to-attract-foreign-investment) · 17 Oct 2026, 12:49 PM PKT > PMIF26 will focus on mineral exploration, technology and project development, with the $8.83 billion Reko Diq copper and gold project central to Pakistan's investment strategy ### 16 Oct 2026 — Pakistan aims to boost mineral exports as global demand rises (7 outlets) > Most outlets led with Pakistan’s goal to increase mineral exports to $8 billion and highlighted the estimated $8 trillion in mineral reserves, citing the OGDCL report. Several also mentioned the rising global demand for specific minerals like copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements. A few, such as Pakistan Today and the Nation, added context about initiatives like Reko Diq and US cooperation in critical minerals. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets placed more emphasis on the strategic opportunity created by global demand, while others focused more on the economic potential and export targets. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan: The next critical minerals destination](https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Oct-2026/pakistan-next-critical-minerals-destination) · 17 Oct 2026, 6:03 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is entering a new phase in developing its mineral economy as rising global demand for copper, gold, chromite, lithium, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals creates a strategic opportunity for the South Asian country to attract investment, develop new supply chains, and diversify its sources of foreign. - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan eyes $8tr ‘Mineral Bonanza’ as global demand fuels investment push](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/17/pakistan-eyes-dollar8tr-mineral-bonanza-as-global-demand-fuels-investment-push) · 17 Oct 2026, 12:57 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is seeking to unlock its estimated $8 trillion mineral wealth as global demand for copper, gold, lithium and rare earth elements rises. Reko Diq, US critical-minerals cooperation and PMIF26 are central to efforts to attract investment, boost exports and expand value addition. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan targets $8 billion in mineral exports as reserves estimated at $8 trillion](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1568242/pakistan-targets-8-billion-in-mineral-exports-as-reserves-estimated-at-8-trillion/) · 16 Oct 2026, 10:18 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan aims to increase its mineral exports from $3 billion to $8 billion through effective policies and investment in the mining sector. According to an Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) report, the country has discovered 92 minerals, with 52 currently extracted commercially. The report estimates Pakistan’s mineral reserves at $8 trillion. Read More: Value […] - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Targets $8 Billion Mineral Exports](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/pakistan-targets-8-billion-mineral-exports/) · 16 Oct 2026, 9:45 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is seeking to expand its role in the global critical minerals market, with 92 minerals discovered across the country… Read More - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan aims to raise mineral exports to $8 billion, OGDC report says](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-aims-to-raise-mineral-exports-to-8-billion-ogdc-report-says) · 16 Oct 2026, 8:19 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > The report estimates Pakistan’s mineral reserves at $8 trillion. However, the mining sector contributes less than 3 percent to the.... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan: the next critical minerals destination](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-the-next-critical-minerals-destination/) · 16 Oct 2026, 5:23 PM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is entering a new phase in the development of its mineral economy as rising global demand for copper, gold, chromite, lithium, rare earth elements and other critical minerals creates a strategic opportunity for the South Asian country to attract investment, develop new supply chains and diversify its sources of foreign exchange. - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan’s mineral reserves estimated at $8 trillion: OGDCL report](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Oct-2026/pakistan-s-mineral-reserves-estimated-dollar-8-trillion-ogdcl-report) · 16 Oct 2026, 4:52 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > The Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) report has said that Pakistan has the potential to emerge as a major global destination for critical minerals, with its mineral reserves estimated at $8 trillion, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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