# PM Ensures Local Benefits from Reko Diq Projects

> PM directs effective measures to ensure local benefits from Reko Diq, mineral projects.
- Title: PM Ensures Local Benefits from Reko Diq Projects · ARY News
- Summary: PM directs effective measures to ensure local benefits from Reko Diq, mineral projects.
- Keywords: reko diq, balochistan, mineral projects, barrick mining corporation, ivanhoe mines, shehbaz sharif, special investment facilitation council, pakistan, ARY News
- Source: ARY News — https://arynews.tv/pm-directs-effective-measures-to-ensure-local-benefits-from-reko-diq-mineral-projects
- Author: Web Desk
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:28:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: reko diq, balochistan, mineral projects, barrick mining corporation, ivanhoe mines, shehbaz sharif, special investment facilitation council, pakistan, news
## PM urges local benefits from mineral projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges authorities to ensure local communities, particularly in Balochistan, benefit directly from Pakistan’s mineral development projects.
## Barrick Mining Corporation interest
Barrick Mining Corporation and Ivanhoe Mines signaled interest in expanding their investments in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
## Reko Diq project milestone
The prime minister described the Reko Diq project as a major milestone for investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector and a project of strategic importance.
## Local employment focus
He stressed that local people, especially young people in Balochistan, should have access to employment, skills training and improved economic opportunities.
## Investment facilitation commitment
Prime Minister Shehbaz assured Ivanhoe Mines full government facilitation for exploration and development of copper, gold and other critical minerals.
## Key takeaway

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commits to local employment and economic opportunities from Pakistan’s mineral projects with international mining companies.