Barrick重申巴基斯坦的7B Reko Diq铜项目,目标是2028年开始,年产量为200K吨。 Barrick reaffirms $7B Reko Diq copper project in Pakistan, targeting 2028 start with 200K tons annual output.

Barrick矿业公司重申致力于巴基斯坦俾路支省70亿美元的Reko Diq铜项目, Barrick Mining Corp has reaffirmed its commitment to the $7 billion Reko Diq copper project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, dismissing speculation about a potential withdrawal or sale. 该矿是与巴基斯坦政府合营的50-50个合资企业,定于2028年底开始生产,最初年产量为200 000公吨铜,并计划将产量增加一倍。 The mine, a 50-50 joint venture with the Pakistani government, is set to begin production by late 2028, with initial output of 200,000 metric tons of copper annually and plans to double production. 它预计将在37年中产生700多亿美元的自由现金流,并在2024年给Barrick的黄金储备增加1300万盎司。 超过26亿美元的资金由多边贷款方(包括国际金融公司和亚洲开发银行)担保。 It is projected to generate over $70 billion in free cash flow over 37 years and added 13 million ounces to Barrick’s gold reserves in 2024. Financing exceeding $2.6 billion is being secured by multilateral lenders, including the IFC and Asian Development Bank. 尽管存在安全挑战和基础设施障碍,但Barrick的临时首席执行官Mark Hill确认,该项目仍是一个战略优先事项,即使一些董事会成员出于对新兴市场风险的关切考虑重组。 Despite security challenges and infrastructure hurdles, Barrick’s interim CEO Mark Hill confirmed the project remains a strategic priority, even as some board members consider restructuring due to concerns over risk exposure in emerging markets. 该项目是巴基斯坦采矿战略的核心, 也是Barrick在解决长期法律争议后于2022年回归后的一项旗舰投资。 The project is central to Pakistan’s mining strategy and a flagship investment following Barrick’s return in 2022 after resolving a long-standing legal dispute.