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Mining

Explore Saudi Arabia’s expanding mining sector as it emerges as a key pillar of Vision 2030. This section covers mineral exploration, strategic investments, global partnerships, and regulatory reforms aimed at unlocking the Kingdom’s vast natural resource potential—from gold and phosphate to rare earth elements.

Latest in Mining

Maaden capital increase Investment

Maaden Capital Increase Approved to Finalize Aluminium Acquisition

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Shareholders of Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) have approved a 2.26% capital increase to complete the…

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Najran Industrial City Industry

Najran Industrial City Drives Investment and Mining Growth

SPA — Najran Industrial City is quickly establishing itself as a top investment destination in southern Saudi Arabia. Its strategic…

June 25, 2025
Future Minerals Forum McKinsey partnership Industry

Future Minerals Forum McKinsey Partnership Extended to 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has announced the extension of its knowledge partnership with McKinsey &…

June 25, 2025
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Non-oil Industrial Production Saudi Arabia Rises 5.3% in 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Non-oil industrial production in Saudi Arabia rose by 5.3% at the end of 2024, reflecting higher…

June 23, 2025
Saudi mining exploration Industry

Saudi mining exploration opportunities presented to UK firms

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia is accelerating mining exploration by actively promoting its mineral potential to British companies. In…

June 16, 2025
Maaden aluminium acquisition Capital Markets

Maaden Aluminium Acquisition: Full Ownership Secured

Maaden to Fully Acquire Aluminium and Bauxite Assets in Strategic Move Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Maaden has announced a strategic…

June 5, 2025
Saudi mining exploration Industry

Mining Complexes Riyadh Makkah: New Sites Allocated

Saudi Arabia Allocates New Mining Complexes in Riyadh and Makkah Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral…

June 2, 2025
Maaden aluminium acquisition Industry

Maaden, MP Materials Forge Rare Earth Pact

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with U.S.-based MP Materials. This is…

May 17, 2025
private sector investment Investment

Saudi U.S. Investment Expansion Targets $600B by 2029

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced plans to boost its economic partnership with the United States through a…

May 16, 2025
Industry

Saudi Brazil Mining Investment Talks Deepen with Vale, Petrobras

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, met with Eduardo…

July 27, 2024