From Oil to Mining Saudi Arabia’s Strategy to Dominate Global Resources - Khalid Al-Mudaifer

New gold and lithium discoveries in Saudi Arabia are reshaping the global resource market. Kitco’s Paul Harris sits down with H.E. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh to discuss the Kingdom’s ambitious plan to make mining the third pillar of its industrial sector, alongside oil, gas, and petrochemicals.

With massive mineral reserves, strategic location, and cutting-edge infrastructure, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global mining and processing hub. Al-Mudaifer breaks down the Kingdom’s investment strategy, new discoveries, and key partnerships driving the sector’s rapid expansion.

Will Saudi Arabia’s mining revolution reshape global supply chains? Don’t miss this exclusive interview on the future of gold, lithium, and the Kingdom’s dominance in critical minerals.

Key Points:
- Vision 2030
- Strategic Partnerships
- Aggressive Exploration
- Incentives & Policy

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00:00 Welcome to the Future Minerals Forum
02:59 Major Announcements and Partnerships
03:39 Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and Mining Transformation
05:29 Exploration and Technological Advancements
08:03 Roadmap for the Mining Sector
11:31 Global Impact and Lessons from Oil Industry

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