QUETTA: Chairman of MCC Resources Develo­pment Company (Pvt) Limited (MRDL) Zhang Zhijun inaugurated the concentrator expansion project at the Saindak Copper and Gold Mine (SML), marking a celebration of comprehensive measures, excellence, and shared prosperity between China and Pakistan.

The project, enhancing ore processing capacity, symbolises MRDL’s commitment to Pakistan’s progress, said Mr Zhijun, highlighting its potential to boost local employment and contribute to Balochistan’s socio-economic development.

Over a two-decade collaboration between Pakistan and China, overcoming obstacles and harsh conditions, this expansion project shows shared commitment under the One Belt One Road initiative and CPEC construction, he added.

Mr Zhijun expressed gratitude, calling the expansion “good news for the Chagai desert”.

Published in Dawn, January 10th, 2024

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