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Saudi Arabia extends window of application submission for EEP Wave 3
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, have extend Wave 3 of the Exploration Enablement Program (EEP) application submission stage, a targeted initiative designed to accelerate mineral exploration, reduce early-stage investment risk, and attract high-quality local and international investors to the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding mining sector.
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Saudi Arabia Named Top 10 Global Mining Investment Destination in Latest Fraser Survey
Saudi Arabia has been named among the world’s top ten mining investment destinations in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025, one of the most respected global benchmarks for assessing mining investment environments and a key reference for international investors.
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Saudi Arabia Reinforces Global Mining Leadership at PDAC 2026
Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework.
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Saudi Arabia Launches EEP Wave 3 to Accelerate Mineral Exploration and De-Risk Mining Investment
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, has launched Wave 3 of the Exploration Enablement Program (EEP) application submission stage, a targeted initiative designed to accelerate mineral exploration, reduce early-stage investment risk, and attract high-quality local and international investors to the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding mining and mineral sector.
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The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources invites Chilean companies to seize the unique opportunities in the industry and mining sectors in the Kingdom.
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Invites Chilean Companies to Seize Unique Opportunities in the Kingdom's Industry and Mining Sectors
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The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources discusses with the Vice President of Brazil enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the industrial and mining sectors
His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, discussed today with the Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, Dr. Geraldo Júnior, ways to enhance the economic and industrial relations between the two countries, as well as attractive investment opportunities for Brazilian companies in the industrial and mining sectors in the Kingdom.
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The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issues 20 new mining licenses in February 2024
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 20 new mining licenses in February 2024, including 9 quarry licenses for building materials, 6 surplus mineral service licenses, and 5 exploration licenses, according to a report by the National Industrial and Mining Information Center affiliated with the ministry.
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The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issues 25 new mining licenses in January 2024
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 25 new mining licenses in January 2024, including 10 quarry licenses for building materials, 7 exploration licenses, 5 mining exploitation and small mine licenses, and 3 exploration licenses, according to a report from the National Industrial and Mining Information Center affiliated with the ministry.
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