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Islamabad | ReNews Pakistan
United States companies are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mining sector, with a particular focus on critical minerals including copper, antimony and tungsten.
US Embassy officials told a group of journalists that American commercial interest in Pakistan ranges from small mineral trading operations to possible large investments in major mining projects.
According to the officials, some American companies are already engaging with local mining licence holders and small scale operators to secure supplies of minerals, particularly antimony.
Certain proposed arrangements involve purchasing, testing and exporting raw or partly processed ore from Pakistan for inclusion in international supply chains.
Antimony has attracted particular attention because of its use in defense equipment, precision optics, batteries and other advanced technologies. Its strategic importance has increased as the United States seeks more diverse and reliable sources of critical minerals.
The embassy officials said Pakistan possesses notable deposits of high grade antimony. However, many of these deposits occur in smaller concentrated formations rather than in large mining areas.
Developing these resources would require improved exploration, safe mining practices, mineral testing and processing facilities to ensure that Pakistani minerals meet international commercial and technical standards.
Copper is another major area of interest for American companies. The mineral is widely used in electricity transmission, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, defense equipment and advanced industrial technologies.
The officials said the scale of potential American investment would vary considerably. Smaller mineral trading and supply projects could require investments of a few million dollars, while major copper and other large mining ventures would need substantially greater capital.
The growing interest in Pakistan’s copper, antimony and tungsten resources comes as the United States works to diversify critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on a limited number of international suppliers.
Demand for antimony and tungsten has also increased because of their importance in advanced weapons, batteries and other strategic technologies. US mining companies have increasingly linked critical mineral projects with defense and national security requirements.
Pakistan and the United States have previously held discussions and investment promotion activities aimed at connecting American companies with opportunities in the country’s mining industry.
Pakistani authorities have invited US companies to explore joint ventures, public private partnerships, mineral processing facilities and value added production. The US Embassy has also expressed its willingness to help American businesses establish commercial partnerships in Pakistan.
However, the final size and structure of any investment will depend on mineral assessments, access to mining licences, commercial feasibility, infrastructure availability and the applicable legal and regulatory approvals.

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