With an estimated investment of 10 billion dollars over the next eight to nine years, the Reko Diq gold and copper project is poised to transform the regional economy.

This was stated by Barrick Gold Corporation's President and Chief Executive, Mark Bristow in an interview with a private news channel.

Bristow highlighted the creation of 200 jobs already and plans to employ 1,000 people by the end of the year, eventually reaching 10,000 during the peak of mining.

He stressed the importance of ongoing engagement with local communities and their role in guiding investors.

Barrick Gold Corporation's President said the commitment is to continue investing in communities and preparing them to directly participate in and benefit from the project.