Pakistan, May 27 -- Pakistan highlighted its vast mineral resources and growing mining partnership with China during the 4th Asia Mining Innovation and Development Summit in Beijing. The event marks a key moment in the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Delivering the keynote speech, Deputy Head of Mission Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary showcased Pakistan's immense mineral potential. He shared figures such as 186 billion tons of coal, over 5 million tons of copper, 400 tons of gold from Reko Diq, and 500 million tons of iron ore. He said these resources could turn Pakistan into a regional industrial hub.

Chaudhary emphasized that CPEC's new phase focuses on value addition and downstream industrialization, moving beyon...