The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 kicked off in Islamabad on Thursday, November 12, bringing together international investors, mining industry executives and experts to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
The forum is being held at the Jinnah Convention Centre with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), as Pakistan seeks to attract global investment and establish international partnerships in the mining industry.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is scheduled to address the opening session alongside the chief ministers of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
International delegates, mining executives and industry experts from various countries have arrived in Islamabad to participate in the event, which aims to highlight Pakistan’s vast mineral reserves and investment potential.
The forum will focus on opportunities in mineral exploration, mining, processing and value addition, while encouraging international companies to collaborate with local businesses and investors.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mining Construction International Chief Executive Officer Alfred Topf described the forum as an important platform for connecting mining companies, investors and industry experts.
He said Pakistan offered significant potential for expansion and expressed his company’s interest in meeting local business partners and exploring investment opportunities. He also highlighted the importance of international expertise, advanced technology and strong partnerships in developing the country’s mining sector.
Meanwhile, Deutsche Montan Technologie (DMT) Managing Director Jens-Peter Lux highlighted opportunities for cooperation between Pakistan, Germany and the wider European region in the critical raw minerals value chain.
The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 aims to turn the country’s mineral wealth into new opportunities for economic growth, foreign investment and industrial development.
