QUETTA: Reko Diq Mining Corporation (RDMC) has contributed over \$28 million to the Balochistan government in the form of taxes, royalties, and community development initiatives, company officials revealed during a media briefing on the project’s progress.
According to RDMC Communications Manager Samia Ali Shah, the payments—tallied up to June 2025—include \$17.5 million in royalties, approximately \$3.8 million in taxes collected on behalf of employees and third parties, and \$7.2 million in community investment.
Ms. Shah noted that the Balochistan government holds a 25% stake in the project without any financial contribution, under a structure where the venture is equally owned by the Government of Pakistan and RDMC.
The briefing also highlighted RDMC’s commitment to developing local talent. A group of trainees, including 14% women, recently returned from an 18-month technical training program in Argentina sponsored by the company.
“The project is not just an economic game-changer but also a long-term investment in the region’s human capital,” Shah emphasized.
