Saudi Arabia buys a 15% stake in Pakistan's Reko Diq mine for $540 million.

Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved the sale of a 15% stake in the Reko Diq copper and gold mine project in Balochistan to Saudi Arabia for $540 million. The transaction will occur in two phases, with Saudi Arabia paying $330 million for 10% in the first phase and $210 million for the remaining 5%. The project is jointly owned by the federal and Balochistan governments and Canada's Barrick Gold. Additionally, Saudi Arabia will provide $150 million for mineral development in Balochistan.

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