The Arab News and Dawn reported on January 29 that Pakistan and China launched the "E-Mining Platform" on January 28 and signed several memorandums of understanding. The "E-Mining Platform" aims to enhance information sharing and project connectivity between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises, and is expected to improve transparency, efficiency, and collaboration in Pakistan's mining sector. In addition, both sides also signed a framework agreement to promote digital cross-border industrial trade cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises, as well as memorandums of understanding for technical cooperation and joint exploitation. Pakistan has abundant key mineral resources such as copper, gold, and coal, but many resources remain undeveloped due to regulatory uncertainty, weak infrastructure, high security risks, and insufficient downstream processing capabilities. The mining industry has been seen by successive Pakistani governments as a potential engine for long-term growth and expanding foreign exchange earnings. The Saindak copper-gold mine and Duddar lead-zinc mine in Balochistan province have become models of Sino-Pakistani mining cooperation, while the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in the same province is viewed as a core project for attracting foreign investment and rebuilding investor confidence, but it was previously put on hold due to legal disputes. Currently, Pakistan is actively introducing foreign investment to transition from primary mining to value-added mining, processing, and export-oriented industries, aiming to secure a place in the global supply chain of critical minerals, while Chinese companies are seeking cooperation opportunities at all stages of the mineral supply chain.
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