Pakistan, Turkey Sign Deal to Explore Antimony, Gold and Copper

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) and Türkiye’s MTA International Company (MTAIC) have signed a term sheet to jointly explore and develop antimony, copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other minerals in Pishin, Balochistan. The agreement, signed in Islamabad on October 16, 2026, covers Exploration License EL-318, spanning 498.82 square kilometers.

The project will involve mineral exploration, mining, processing, and marketing, with MTAIC serving as the operator, providing exploration technology and international expertise.

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