Saudi Arabia's Mining Revolution

Vision 2030 is transforming the Kingdom into a global mining powerhouse

Saudi Vision 2030: Mining as the Third Pillar

The Kingdom is positioning mining as the third pillar of its economy alongside oil and petrochemicals under Vision 2030.

Vision 2030

Making mining the third pillar of the economy

Vast Resources

Significant untapped mineral potential

Job Creation

Substantial employment opportunities

Economic Growth

Significant GDP contribution potential

Why Saudi Arabia?

Strategic Location

At the crossroads of three continents with access to major global markets and shipping routes.

World-Class Infrastructure

Modern ports, roads, railways, and competitive industrial electricity costs.

Government Support

Up to $2M per license in exploration grants and 75% CAPEX co-funding for downstream projects.

Regulatory Excellence

New Mining Investment Law (2020) with streamlined licensing and 100% foreign ownership allowed.

Technical Resources

Access to Saudi Geological Survey data, research centers, and world-class universities.

Established Industry

Ma'aden as anchor with substantial investments, providing ecosystem and expertise.

Exploration Excellence

Professional exploration activities across Saudi Arabia's mineral-rich regions

Abundant Mineral Resources

Precious Metals

Gold Multiple operating mines and occurrences
Silver Often associated with base metal deposits

Base Metals

Copper Jabal Sayid mine, multiple prospects
Zinc & Lead Al Masane mine, numerous occurrences
Nickel Associated with ophiolite complexes

Industrial Minerals

Phosphate Substantial reserves
Bauxite Significant deposits
Silica Sand High-purity deposits

Strategic Minerals

Rare Earth Elements Tantalum, Niobium deposits
Battery Metals Lithium, Vanadium potential

Investment Incentives & Support

Early Exploration Program (EEP)

  • Up to USD $2 million per license in grants
  • Covers up to 75% of exploration costs
  • Fast-track approval process
  • Technical support from MISA

Capital Investment Support

  • 75% CAPEX funding for downstream projects
  • 10-year tax holidays available
  • Duty-free equipment imports
  • Industrial land at competitive rates

Operational Benefits

  • Lowest industrial electricity costs globally
  • Water allocation guarantees
  • Fast-track visa processing
  • 100% foreign ownership allowed

Technical Support

  • Access to Saudi Geological Survey database
  • Core storage and analysis facilities
  • Research collaboration opportunities
  • Training and capacity building programs

Professional Operations

The Arabian Nubian Shield

Geological Paradise

The Arabian Nubian Shield is one of the world's most prospective yet underexplored mineral provinces. This Precambrian terrain hosts:

  • World-class gold deposits in similar geology to Egypt's Eastern Desert
  • Volcanic Massive Sulfide (VMS) deposits rich in copper, zinc, and silver
  • Porphyry copper systems with significant potential
  • Rare earth element occurrences in alkaline complexes
  • Only 30% explored using modern techniques

Vast Area

Extensive Arabian Shield territory

Ancient Geology

Precambrian mineralization

Numerous Occurrences

Many known mineral deposits

Underexplored

Limited modern exploration

Growing Mining Ecosystem

Ma'aden - The Anchor

Saudi Arabia's national mining champion with major investments, providing infrastructure, expertise, and partnership opportunities.

International Players

Major companies like Barrick Gold, Ivanhoe Mines, and others establishing presence, validating the opportunity.

Service Providers

Growing network of drilling contractors, assay labs, consultants, and equipment suppliers supporting the industry.

Financial Markets

Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange) providing access to capital, with mining IPOs gaining traction.

Research & Education

King Fahd University, KAUST, and others developing mining programs and conducting cutting-edge research.

Regulatory Framework

MISA providing transparent, efficient licensing and support services for explorers and miners.

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