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Top Government Initiatives in Mining

Read about all the government initiatives in Mining

Saudi Arabia

  •  January 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that six mining companies have quali ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that six mining companies have qualified for the first wave of the Exploration Enablement Program (EEP). Launched at the Future Minerals Forum 2024, the initiative aims to boost mining investments, accelerate exploration, and enhance sector competitiveness. The program, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, facilitates technical and geological data reliability while reducing risks for exploration companies.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 17, 2025

The Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh saw the signing of 126 agreements worth SAR107 billion, focusing on m ..Read More

The Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh saw the signing of 126 agreements worth SAR107 billion, focusing on mining, sustainability, innovation, and supply chains. Major deals include projects in flat steel, crude iron billets, copper smelting, and deep-sea mineral exploration. Key announcements included Aramco and Maaden’s critical minerals project, Hadeed’s acquisition of Al Rajhi Steel, and Baosteel’s first plant outside China. The forum attracted 18,000+ participants from 170 countries, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s push for global mining sector growth.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 16, 2025

EV Metals Group’s subsidiary, RIWAQ, has qualified for Saudi Arabia’s Exploration Enablement Program (EEP) ..Read More

EV Metals Group’s subsidiary, RIWAQ, has qualified for Saudi Arabia’s Exploration Enablement Program (EEP), securing support for its Balthaga Project, a 1,300km² battery metals exploration site east of Jeddah. Selected from 18 applicants, RIWAQ received 13 exploration licenses under the program, which aims to accelerate mining development and enhance geoscience knowledge. This milestone aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, advancing the Kingdom’s position as a global mining hub.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  January 15, 2025

Ma’aden announced promising gold and copper discoveries in Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Shield, including a new ..Read More

Ma’aden announced promising gold and copper discoveries in Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Shield, including a new gold find at Wadi Al Jaww and strong mineralization at Jabal Shayban. Drilling at Mansourah-Massarah revealed high-grade gold extensions, supporting potential underground mining. Ma’aden’s exploration efforts, among the largest globally in a single jurisdiction, align with Saudi Vision 2030 to establish mining as the Kingdom’s economic pillar.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  October 26, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Opens 7th Exploration Licensing Round, Offering 7 ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Opens 7th Exploration Licensing Round, Offering 7 Sites Across 1,070 Sq. Km with Metals Including Cu, Au, Zn; Incentives Include 75% CAPEX Co-Funding, Tax Breaks, and 100% Foreign Ownership
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Saudi Arabia

  •  October 21, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s MIM and MISA Select Six Global Companies for Final Stage of Exploration Enablement Program (E ..Read More

Saudi Arabia’s MIM and MISA Select Six Global Companies for Final Stage of Exploration Enablement Program (EEP), Advancing 49 Projects Across 4,000 km² with SAR 191M Investment, Targeting Strategic Minerals for Vision 2030
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