US Strategic Metals has signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan to develop its mineral sector, focusing on critical minerals. This agreement, along with another with Mota-Engil Group, aims to boost mineral processing and large-scale mining projects in Pakistan. The US embassy hailed the deal as a sign of strengthened US-Pakistan relations. Post navigation Markets slide in August: US tariffs, Russia-Ukraine war hit equity; GST reforms offer cushion Copper policy: India needs to tap more copper reserves; report urges push for mining investment