Future Minerals Summit a ‘one-stop-shop’ for investors, miners

Future Minerals Summit a ‘one-stop-shop’ for investors, miners
Future Minerals Summit a ‘one-stop-shop’ for investors, miners

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Tuesday announced details of the inaugural Future Minerals Summit, the first-ever event to offer a 'one-stop-shop' for investors, miners and other industry stakeholders interested in learning more about the mining potential of the Middle East, Central Asia, and North and East Africa.

The Future Minerals Summit will be under the patronage of King Salman.

"We are putting mining and investment at the heart of the new Saudi economy," said Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Al-Khorayef.

"With an estimated $1.3tn mineral endowment, we are also looking for investors and partners to work with us to continue to transform the Saudi mining industry in the years ahead."

Scheduled to take place from Jan. 11 to 13, 2022, in Riyadh, invitations also extended to the world's key mining industry leaders; investors and influencers; and thought-provoking speakers.

"What sets the Future Minerals Summit apart and makes it compelling is the three dynamic regions that co-own the event and are open for business," also said Al-Khorayef.

"The Summit will also provide a platform for governments from across the Middle East, Central Asia, and North and East Africa to come together to discuss investment opportunities and strategic partnerships with global investors with an interest in mining.

Bringing governments & private sector together

"Our ambition is also to shape the future of mining by bringing together governments; the private sector; multilateral organizations; and NGOs to find solutions and sustainable investment streams to support a dynamic; integrated mining sector in this part of the world and beyond," said Al-Khorayef.

The conference program also focuses around four pillars; Defining a New Mining Hub; Showcasing opportunities across the Middle East, Central Asia, and North and East Africa, Lands of Opportunity; Outlining partnership opportunities across integrated value chains, Reimagining Mining; Shining a spotlight on innovations that will support mining in the future, and Mining's Contribution to Society; Highlighting the industry's vital role in producing the inputs needed to create a circular carbon future; as well as attracting the workforce of the future.

In addition to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources; Future Minerals Summit endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Investment, and Public Investment Fund.

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