Reko Diq project may face further delay
⟶ Production at the Reko Diq copper-gold project may be delayed by two years. The potential new target for production is 2030.
Production at the Reko Diq copper-gold project could be delayed by two years to 2030, pending improved security in Balochistan and de-escalation in the Middle East crisis, according to government sources and industry insiders. War in the neighbouring Iran alo…
Background
The Reko Diq project is located in Balochistan. There is a crisis in the Middle East, and war in neighbouring Iran.
Why it matters
The project's production timeline is dependent on improved security in Balochistan and a de-escalation of the Middle East crisis. These external factors are causing uncertainty for the project's operational start.