Fluor Finalizes Role in Barrick’s Multibillion-Dollar Reko Diq Copper Project in Pakistan
Fluor Secures Final Approval for Major Reko Diq Copper Project in Pakistan with Barrick Mining
U.S.-based engineering firm Fluor has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Gold Corporation for the development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, a multibillion-dollar venture expected to significantly boost the country’s mining sector.
Fluor was appointed as the lead engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) partner by Barrick in April.
The company confirmed that it booked its portion of the contract in the second quarter of 2025. While the total contract value has not been publicly disclosed, the project is one of the largest foreign investments in Pakistan’s mining industry.
“Fluor and Barrick share a strong commitment to delivering large-scale mining projects safely, responsibly, and efficiently,” said Harish Jammula, President of Mining and Metals at Fluor.
“Reko Diq will play a major role in driving economic growth in Pakistan and is expected to have a transformative impact on the Balochistan province.”
Construction on the site is scheduled to begin later this year, with the first production targeted for 2028. The Reko Diq mine will be developed in two phases and will ultimately process up to 90 million tonnes of ore annually.
The comprehensive project plan includes the development of multiple open-pit mines, advanced mineral processing facilities, and transport infrastructure to move concentrate and supplies between the mine and a designated port.
“Fluor’s selection as our EPCM partner strengthens our ability to execute the Reko Diq project with the technical rigor, operational discipline, and socio-environmental responsibility that are hallmarks of both companies,” said Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
“We look forward to working closely with Fluor to ensure that Reko Diq delivers lasting value to our equity partners—both local and international—as well as to the people of Balochistan and Pakistan at large.”
Reko Diq is jointly owned by Barrick and Pakistani stakeholders and is expected to have a mine life of more than 40 years.
Fluor’s extensive experience in executing complex copper projects in remote and high-altitude regions is seen as a critical asset to the success of this initiative.
