Barrick nears final deal on Pakistan’s $7bn copper project
The Reko Diq is said to be one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world.
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Barrick unveils two-phased construction approach for Reko Diq project
First production is expected within five to six years, if everything goes as planned.
Barrick to restart Reko Diq gold and copper project in Pakistan
Barrick will own a 50% stake in the reconstituted project and the remainder will be held by Pakistani stakeholders.
Coal mining disaster kills seven in south-west Pakistan
At least five miners and two rescuers have reportedly died of suffocation after methane gas fire at the coal mine…
A $5.8bn fine: questions for Pakistan’s massive mining dispute
The World Bank has levied a massive $5.8bn fine against Pakistan for refusing to award a mining licence to an…
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Unions call for government control following Pakistan miner deaths
The National Labour Council (NLC) and Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research have demanded that the country’s government cancel…
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Seven killed and seven trapped following Sanjdi mine explosion
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in the province of Balochistan in south-western Pakistan has killed seven workers,…
ByTwo mining accidents in Pakistan result in 23 fatalities
Two separate mining accidents in Pakistan have resulted in the death of at least 23 miners and injuries to several…