Pakistan, Dec. 22 -- Finnish technology company Metso has been awarded 70 million in equipment contracts for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan. The contracts cover advanced Metso Plus beneficiation and dewatering equipment, completing a frame agreement announced in August 2025.

Of the total, 40 million was recorded in the minerals segment's third-quarter 2025 order intake, and 30 million in the fourth quarter. The Reko Diq mine is jointly owned by Barrick Gold (50%) and the governments of Pakistan and Balochistan (50%).

Reko Diq, one of the world's largest undeveloped copper-gold areas, is expected to significantly boost Pakistan's economy. After previous delays due to legal disputes, production is slated to begin by the end of ...