QUETTA: Reko-Diq Mining Corporation (RMDC) has paid more than $28 million to the Balochistan government in taxes, royalties and community investments, its officials said on Thursday.

The details were shared during a media briefing on the Reko-Diq project`s progress.

Communications Manager Samia Ali Shah said payments tallied as of June 2025 include $17.5m in royalties, nearly $3.8m in taxes collected on behalf of employees and other parties and $7.2m in community investment.

Ms Shah explained that the Balochistan government holds a 25 per cent partnership in the project without making any direct investment. The overall venture is a 50-50 partnership between the government of Pakistan and RDMC.

The briefing also highlighted the company`s efforts in local workforce development.

Present at the event were trainees who had just returned to Pakistan after completing 18 months of training in Argentina, sponsored by the company.

`The young talent going for training abroad comprises 14pc females,` Ms Shah said, adding the project has long-term benefits for the region.-Staff Correspondent