Karachi
\nReko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), operated by Barrick Mining Corporation, hosted a delegation from the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) to discuss opportunities for collaboration and local business participation in the Reko Diq project. The delegation was led by President Muhammad Ayub and Vice President Nasir Khan, accompanied by prominent businessmen from across Balochistan.
\nWelcoming the delegation, RDMC Country Manager, Zarrar Jamali, briefed the visitors on the scale and potential of the Reko Diq project, emphasizing its transformative impact on Balochistan\u2019s and Pakistan\u2019s mining sector. He noted that RDMC actively engages with potential vendors and suppliers from Balochistan to develop an inclusive and competitive supply chain where local businesses have equal opportunities to participate.
\nAppreciating RDMC\u2019s outreach efforts, QCCI President Muhammad Ayub said, \u201cWe are here today to represent the business community of Balochistan. Our goal is to build a strong, mutually beneficial partnership between RDMC and the Chamber to promote shared growth and development in Balochistan. Unlike larger cities such as Lahore or Karachi, Balochistan has limited industrial base, and we hope RDMC\u2019s local procurement policy will help bridge that gap and empower local businesses.\u201d
\nQCCI Vice President Nasir Khan commended RDMC\u2019s social development initiatives, calling them \u201cexceptional\u201d and praising the company\u2019s inclusive approach to engaging local communities and businesses.
\nIn his briefing to the delegation, Clemens Engelbrecht, Head of Supply Chain & Commercial at RDMC, said, \u201cIt is vital for RDMC to support the growth of local businesses in a sustainable, compliant, and community-focused way that fosters mutually beneficial relationships and lasting impact. This commitment lies at the heart of project operator Barrick\u2019s DNA, reflected in numerous examples of community upliftment across our operations.
\nAs Reko Diq evolves into Pakistan\u2019s largest copper and gold mine, we are dedicated to partnering with capable local vendors and suppliers who uphold our standards of quality, safety, and integrity, while strengthening the long-term supply chain capacity of Balochistan\u2019s mining sector.\u201d
\nRDMC, operating under a joint venture with the Government of Balochistan and the Government of Pakistan, is committed to developing Reko Diq as a model of responsible mining and inclusive economic growth. its approach to transparency, stakeholder engagement, and long-term partnership with Pakistani businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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