ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) will begin in Islamabad on Thursday, bringing together global mining executives, investors, policymakers, financial institutions and technical experts to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan's vast mineral sector and strengthen the country's links with international mineral supply chains. Scheduled for November 12–13, the forum is being organised by the government of Pakistan and endorsed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council …
PMIF26 to begin in Islamabad tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) will begin in Islamabad on Thursday, bringing together global mining executives, investors, policymakers, financial institutions and technical experts to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s vast mineral sector and strengthen the country’s links with international mineral supply chains.
Scheduled for November 12–13, the forum is being organised by the government of Pakistan and endorsed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), with the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) as its founding partner.
The event aimed to build on the momentum of PMIF25 by deepening international engagement, highlighting policy reforms and opening new avenues for investment, exploration, processing and sustainable mining.
The opening day, November 12, will focus on financing early-stage exploration, developing a future-ready mining workforce and promoting women’s participation in the sector.
Participants will also examine next-generation mining projects, including discoveries under active licences, antimony developments and strategies for bringing projects into production.
A session titled “Strengthening Geological Survey Collaboration: Unlocking Pakistan’s Mineral Potential” will discuss how collaboration, data sharing and technical partnerships can improve geological knowledge, reduce exploration risks and support investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
Another session will examine the importance of developing local capabilities in Pakistan’s mining sector as international capital flows into Reko Diq and other projects.
The session will outline the National Minerals Capability Development Programme and various initiatives spearheaded by state-owned enterprises. The presentation will be followed by a certificate distribution ceremony for graduates of the programme’s first two cohorts.
The second day, November 13, will feature a government dialogue on building investor-ready mining jurisdictions.
Officials from different countries will discuss policy reforms, value creation, regional collaboration, local content, skills development and long-term industrial growth. Strategic announcements across Pakistan’s mineral value chain are also scheduled.
A session titled “License to Deliver: Building Trust, Infrastructure & Export Corridors” will discuss infrastructure, export corridors and the conditions required to support large-scale mining operations.
Mining executives will examine the twin challenges of earning a social licence through environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and security excellence, while developing the physical infrastructure needed by Pakistan’s mining sector.
Discussions will cover last-mile logistics, export corridors, railways, power, water, connectivity under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and investment models that enable large-scale remote operations.
Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik said that PMIF26 would provide an important platform for global investors, industry leaders and policymakers to explore these opportunities, build lasting partnerships and translate the country’s mineral potential into tangible progress.
The international speaker line-up includes Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines; John L. Thornton, Chairman of Barrick Mining Corporation; Patrick Barnes, Head of EMEA Metals and Mining Consulting at Wood Mackenzie; Colin James Davies, Head of Discovery and Research at International Resources Holding; Isabel Chatterton, Director General of the Asian Development Bank; and Jarmo Tarkiainen, Director of Service Operations at Metso Middle East.
The strategic conference will also feature presentations of the three highest-rated academic papers selected through PMIF26’s Call for Papers.
PMIF26 will also host a technical conference for geologists, engineers, mining professionals, researchers and academics.
The programme will feature more than 50 peer-reviewed technical papers on Pakistan’s mineral geology, alongside access to geological survey data and technology benchmarking against international best practices.
The technical conference will cover mineral exploration and resource assessment, geological mapping, remote sensing, geophysical surveys, mineral processing, metallurgy, processing efficiency and the recovery of valuable minerals.
It aims to strengthen technical cooperation and provide information to support exploration, project development and investment decisions.
Alongside the strategic conference and technical programme, PMIF26 will host an international exhibition showcasing companies, projects, products, services, equipment and technologies from across the minerals and mining value chain.
The exhibition will provide a platform for project developers, investors, mining operators, equipment manufacturers, technology providers and other industry stakeholders to connect, explore business opportunities and establish partnerships.
It will feature dedicated zones for industry showcases, scheduled meetings with potential buyers, project presentations and procurement briefings.
A Mineral Expo will display rare mineral specimens, while a European Pavilion will highlight opportunities for international collaboration, investment and technological cooperation.
Participating companies and organisations included the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), Allied Engineering & Services, National Resources (NRL), Bore and Bore, Globacore Minerals, Frontier Works Organization (FWO), Mari Energies, Barrick Mining Corporation, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), Reko Diq Mining Company and Pakistan Minerals Private Limited (PMPL), among others.
