On Monday, November 21, 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) published program details for the second edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF).

The FMF will be held from January 10 to 12, 2023 in Riyadh. It will bring together leaders from the mining industry and governments and business leaders from around the world. The forum will open with a ministerial round table and the intervention of 200 people. Among the topics to be addressed are global perspectives and the future of mining, the role of the sector in the energy transition, and the contribution of mining to the development of societies.

“Aware of the global challenges we face, we in Saudi Arabia want to take advantage of our rich geological resources to provide a safe, reliable, and responsible supply of minerals and metals to the world. We believe that with the wider region, we can be a key catalyst for a decarted economy while supporting sustainable development,” said the Saudi Deputy Minister for Mining Affairs, Khalid Al-Mudaifer.