In Addition to Ukraine and Russia, US Eyes Pakistan’s $8 Trillion Mineral Deposits

The US is eyeing Pakistan's $8 trillion mineral deposits amid efforts to secure resources from Ukraine and Russia. US State Department official Eric Meyer attended an international minerals investment forum in Islamabad, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed cooperation with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. However, China is already entrenched in Pakistan's mining sector, having invited Chinese firm MCC Tongsin Resources. Pakistan has the second largest coal and salt reserves and fifth largest copper and gold reserves. Other obstacles include security issues and potential strain on US-India relations.

The US is eyeing Pakistan's $8 trillion mineral deposits amid efforts to secure resources from Ukraine and Russia. US State Department official Eric Meyer attended an international minerals investment forum in Islamabad, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed cooperation with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. However, China is already entrenched in Pakistan's mining sector, having invited Chinese firm MCC Tongsin Resources. Pakistan has the second largest coal and salt reserves and fifth largest copper and gold reserves. Other obstacles include security issues and potential strain on US-India relations.

The US is eyeing Pakistan's $8 trillion mineral deposits amid efforts to secure resources from Ukraine and Russia. US State Department official Eric Meyer attended an international minerals investment forum in Islamabad, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed cooperation with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. However, China is already entrenched in Pakistan's mining sector, having invited Chinese firm MCC Tongsin Resources. Pakistan has the second largest coal and salt reserves and fifth largest copper and gold reserves. Other obstacles include security issues and potential strain on US-India relations.

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