Greetings to everyone following the treasures of our land! Remember when we used to say Saudi Arabia is only rich in oil? Today, in 2026, that perception has changed, and the world is looking beneath our feet with even greater passion because we have simply uncovered the “new oil.” The mining sector in 2026 has become the third pillar of Saudi industry alongside oil and petrochemicals. Today, astronomical figures were announced regarding this sector’s contribution to the GDP, thanks to new discoveries of gold, copper, phosphate, and “rare earth” minerals that go into manufacturing everything around us—from your smartphone to electric vehicle batteries. Saudi Arabia today is no longer just the world’s “gas station”; it has become the “mine of the future” fueling the global tech revolution.
The scene in mining areas like the “Arabian Shield” in 2026 resembles advanced global industrial cities. Ma’aden and international companies that invested billions of dollars have succeeded in turning these areas into non-stop workshops. What truly makes you proud is that we don’t just settle for “extracting” and exporting raw materials; in 2026, we are processing and treating these minerals locally to increase their market value. We now have plants for treating lithium and nickel used in “Ceer” and “Lucid” batteries. This integration is what has made our economy strong and resilient against global price fluctuations. “Saudi Minerals” have become a global quality mark sought by everyone.
Regarding the environmental and technical side in 2026, our mining has become “Green Mining.” Saudi mines today use robots and AI in drilling and exploration, reducing risks for workers and increasing efficiency like never before. More importantly, these mines operate with water recycling technologies and renewable energy, in line with the “Saudi Green Initiative.” Residents near mining areas are seeing real development: new roads, specialized technical schools, and high-paying jobs for local youth. This is what made the mining sector in 2026 the biggest driver of growth in promising regions outside major cities.
The economic impact in 2026 has reached the stage of “sustainability.” Mining contributes hundreds of billions to the GDP and has opened the door for thousands of small and medium enterprises working in mining services and logistics. Thanks to the new “Mining Investment Law” launched by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia in 2026 has become the world’s top destination for major mining companies due to transparency and ease of procedures. Today, in 2026, we prove that our land is as generous as its people and that we knew how to extract its treasures with our minds before our hands. Prosperity to the land of gold and goodness, and the promise remains in the depths of our earth, whose treasures never end.
