‘Generational Benefits’ From Reko Diq Mines Will Uplift Conflict-Hit

‘Generational benefits’ from Reko Diq mines will uplift conflict-hit

QUETTA: The chief executive of Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold said this week the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province will deliver “generational benefits” to the impoverished, conflict-hit region, as he met residents of Humai village near the mine site. The Reko Diq project, jointly owned by Barrick and the governments of

Reko Diq to Bring Long-Term Benefits for Balochistan: Barrick CEO

Riaz Baloch:  Humai, District Chagai— Barrick Gold Corporation CEO Mark Bristow has described the Reko Diq mining project as a long-term opportunity that will bring sustained social and economic growth to Balochistan. Speaking during a visit to Humai village near the Reko Diq site on July 14, Bristow said the project would offer “generational benefits” through job creation, education, and healthcare development. Mark Bristow emphasized that Reko…