Future Minerals Forum: Saudi Arabia Strengthens Global Confidence, Leads Dialogue on Future of Mining

 Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan affirmed that the world is experiencing rapid and dynamic changes alongside growing economic challenges, noting that global growth remains uneven amid higher interest rates compared to previous years, as well as geopolitical developments that continue to fuel uncertainty worldwide.
 Aljadaan made the remarks while participating in a panel discussion during the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum, held in Riyadh under the theme “Minerals for a New Era of Development.” The panel also included Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Louis Watum Kabamba, US Assistant Secretary for Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Audrey Robertson, Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta, World Bank Group Vice President for Infrastructure Valérie Levkov, and BMO Vice-Chair for Wealth Management Scott Brison.
 Aljadaan said the mining sector needs to reduce uncertainty, given the long-term nature of investments required in the industry, in order to enhance reliability and predictability. He stressed that minerals represent a vital component for many countries and contribute to creating new opportunities for building international partnerships.
 He added that mining requires a high level of discipline and careful selection of countries and mining projects amid accelerating geopolitical and economic shifts, underscoring that credibility, reliability, and predictability are essential for the success of long-term investments in the sector.