{"id":55293,"date":"2026-05-05T09:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=55293"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:22:22","slug":"saudi-mining-sector-surges-with-220-license-growth-and-11-7-billion-in-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/saudi-mining-sector-surges-with-220-license-growth-and-11-7-billion-in-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Mining Sector Surges with 220% License Growth and $11.7 Billion in Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars 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text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7c7823c7-b7a5-4f31-9eb9-fe132fee27cc\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2959\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s mining sector witnessed exceptional growth in 2025, with exploitation licenses increasing by 220% and total investments reaching SR44 billion ($11.7 billion), according to official data from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1p3ismq\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3003\">Exploration and Export Expansion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3157\">The report revealed that exploration spending more than doubled, rising by 110% year-on-year, reflecting intensified efforts to unlock mineral resources.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3331\">Meanwhile, export value reached SR56 billion, with shipment volumes estimated at 29 million tonnes, reinforcing Saudi Arabia\u2019s growing role in global mineral supply chains.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8zpsmz\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3369\">Industrial Growth Momentum<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3573\">The Kingdom\u2019s industrial sector also recorded strong growth, with the total number of factories reaching 12,946 by the end of 2025, including 10,394 operational facilities employing over 903,000 workers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3700\">Saudization stood at 31%, highlighting continued efforts to localize the workforce and enhance national talent participation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1htj6ey\" data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3757\">Strategic Vision for Economic Diversification<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3925\">These achievements align with <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Saudi Vision 2030<\/span><\/span>, which aims to position mining as the third pillar of the economy alongside oil and petrochemicals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"4139\">The Kingdom is targeting the development of over $2.5 trillion in untapped mineral resources, including gold, zinc, and critical battery metals, to diversify revenue streams and strengthen global competitiveness.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rjwnpp\" data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4194\">Investment Opportunities and Global Ranking<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4342\">More than 150 industrial investment opportunities were activated, supported by new incentive packages to attract local and international investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4467\">Saudi Arabia also made a remarkable leap in the Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, rising from 104th to 10th globally.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7tye9c\" data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4520\">Digital Transformation Driving Efficiency<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4742\">Digital transformation has played a key role in advancing the sector, with over 1,800 factories benefiting from Industry 4.0 initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reducing waste, and accelerating technology adoption.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ceosfz\" data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4784\">Talent Development Initiatives<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4966\">The Kingdom has also focused on developing human capital through specialized programs and leadership initiatives, preparing a new generation of professionals in mining and industry.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"aclzuj\" data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"4996\">A Promising Future<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5178\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These figures highlight the strong momentum of Saudi Arabia\u2019s mining sector, positioning it as a key driver of economic growth and a cornerstone of the Kingdom\u2019s diversified future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia\u2019s mining sector witnessed exceptional growth in 2025, with exploitation licenses increasing by 220% and total investments reaching SR44 billion ($11.7 billion), according to official data from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. Exploration and Export Expansion The report revealed that exploration spending more than doubled, rising by 110% year-on-year, reflecting intensified efforts to unlock mineral resources. Meanwhile, export value reached SR56 billion, with shipment volumes estimated at 29 million tonnes, reinforcing Saudi Arabia\u2019s growing role in global mineral supply chains. Industrial Growth Momentum The Kingdom\u2019s industrial sector also recorded strong growth, with the total number of factories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55294,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Saudi Mining Sector Surges","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Saudi Mining Sector Surges with 220% License Growth and $11.7 Billion in Investments .. 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