KARACHI: Japanese heavy machinery giant Komatsu is set to establish a \$100 million maintenance and repair hub in Karachi to service mining equipment for Pakistan and the broader region. This strategic move follows a \$440 million contract with Canada’s Barrick Gold for the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan, as reported by Nikkei Asia.
The new facility will support Komatsu’s supply of large-scale dump trucks, electric rope shovels, and excavators for the Reko Diq project, with deliveries scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2026. Komatsu Pakistan Mining, a newly formed subsidiary, will be launched in Karachi by year-end.
This will be Komatsu’s first dedicated maintenance hub in Pakistan, complementing its existing software development center. The facility will provide 24/7 inspection and repair services and is expected to employ around 500 engineers and operators.
To enhance parts availability, Komatsu will also expand its warehouse operations in Dubai, which already services large-scale mining machinery.
The initiative reflects rising mining demand across the Middle East and Central Asia as countries diversify their economies beyond oil. Komatsu, which derives around 40% of its group sales from mining equipment, continues to invest regionally, having opened a hub in Kazakhstan in 2023.
The Karachi hub will strengthen Komatsu’s after-sales services—a key driver of profitability in its mining equipment segment, further boosted by its acquisition of U.S.-based Joy Global in 2017.
