2026年沙特阿拉伯矿业与金属行业报告

Vision 2030 - Production & Exploration - Services - TechnologyEnvironment - Metal Refining - Steelmaking DAWN OFA GLOBAL CAUSE Dear Readers, Saudi Arabia’s mining and metals sectors are entering a transformative era. Companiesare navigating a period of rapid growth, technological adoption and major investments, un-derpinned by Vision 2030’s ambitious industrial and energy strategies. From the Kingdom’sdeserts to its industrial hubs, businesses are embracing innovation to improve discovery, MINERALS FOR A NEW AGE 2025 underscored both challenges and opportunities. Mining operators are confrontingSaudi Arabia’s extreme environmental conditions, water scarcity, and the logistical com-plexities of remote sites, while simultaneously accelerating exploration, expanding produc-tion, and piloting digital and autonomous solutions. With its abundant, low-cost energy,and a series of key projects already well underway, the Kingdom’s steelmaking and metal Technological innovation is central to this evolution. Connected, autonomous and electri-fied machinery, advanced drilling and excavation solutions, and data-driven techniquesare reshaping how minerals and metals are explored, extracted and processed. Predictivemaintenance, AI analytics and integrated digital solutions are helping operators optimize The Kingdom’s strategic location and supportive regulatory and investment frameworks aredriving international interest and partnerships, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub formining, refining and steel production. Local and international stakeholders alike are seizing We thank the Future Minerals Forum and the TMX Group, as well as the many industry lead-ers who contributed their insights, for their essential support in producing theSaudi ArabiaMining and Metals 2026report. Their expertise and collaboration continue to illuminate the It untes ndustry leaders, polcymakers, nvestors, academa and experts to advance mneralreslence, foster responsble supply chans, and unlock new opportuntes for sustanable growth. Alfonso TejerinaDirector and General ManagerGLOBAL BUSINESS REPORTS Introduction 51Interview with SRK Consulting52Interviews with Golden Compass and withGeotech Arabia53Saudi Arabia’s Geoscience Boom 8Introduction: The Next Great Mining andMetals Frontier10Interview with the Minister of Industry andMineral Resources11Interview with the Vice Minister of Industryand Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Equipment and Technology Equipment for a New Era62Interview with Cummins Arabia63Interviews with Scania Middle East and withATEC64Interview with TMS Mining65Interviews with Bin Shehab and with Zahid 20-37 Production and Exploration 22The New Golden Age24Interview with Maaden-Barrick CopperCompany26Interview with AMAK27Interview with Saudi Gold Refinery Steelmaking and Metal Refinery Service Providers G B R S E R I E S40Building the Future42Interview with DRA Global 82An Emerging Metals Powerhouse85Interview with Glencore Technology 88Company Directory INTRODUCTION ident Donald Trump to shake hands on anew US-Saudi Arabia agreement for two-way investments in the exploration, min-ing and refining of critical minerals. Thatincluded the development and exploita-tion of one of the world’s largest and most Minister Al-Khorayef said of the agree-ment: “Its aim is to ensure that the min-erals essential for military, technological,and other strategic industries are reliably In today’s scramble for critical metals,explorers and developers in establishedmining jurisdictions around the world arefinding that the ‘low-hanging fruit’ has al-ready been picked. “The economics of Time for a closer look at Saudi Arabia metals like copper, essential for the trans-graphite, and other critical metals are only If you have not already been made aware of the enormouspotential of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s mining and metalsdevelopment, then it is our great pleasure to introduce you towhat may be the world’s most exciting, fast-paced and prospec- The fortunes of Vision 2030 and Maaden are deeply inter-twined, and the beneficial ripples of their hand-in-hand develop-ment are felt across Saudi Arabia’s mining and metals industries.“Since launching Vision 2030, we have seen substantial prog- highlighted Dip Kishore Sen, advisor to the chairman and man-with GBR for this report. “Saudi Arabia has a clear role to playin the global market as countries seek al-ternative metal supplies outside of China.If the Kingdom can demonstrate a viableandsustainable supply,its importance culture, economy and society.From the establishment and growth of mining as the so-called ing Saudis’ rate of home ownership, and increasing the numberof UNESCO heritage sites in the country, Vision 2030 aims toerhouse,combining world-class geology,modern regulatoryframeworks, and abundant, cost-efficient energy resources cru- Saudi Arabia at global mining consultancyfirm MSA. touch, mold and improve all aspects of life in S