In the lead-up to the Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, discussed the Kingdom’s progress under Vision 2030. The mining sector has seen significant transformation since the 2018 strategy launch, including regulatory overhauls and enhanced investor engagement. Major advancements include a geoscience survey covering 600,000 km², a digital application process via the Ta’adeen Platform, and a mineral exploration incentive program. Partnerships with global firms like Vedanta and Barrick are crucial for attracting investments and technology. Saudi Arabia aims to secure mineral supplies to support its ambitious mega-projects and establish a global processing hub by 2035.