1、SAUDI ARABIA MINING AND METALS 2026SAUDI ARABIA MINING AND METALS2026Vision 2030-Production&Exploration-Services-TechnologyEnvironment-Metal Refining-SteelmakingAlfonso TejerinaDirector and General ManagerGLOBAL BUSINESS REPORTSSaudi Arabias mining and metals sectors are entering a transformative er
2、a.Companies are navigating a period of rapid growth,technological adoption and major investments,un-derpinned by Vision 2030s ambitious industrial and energy strategies.From the Kingdoms deserts to its industrial hubs,businesses are embracing innovation to improve discovery,maximise efficiency,reduc
3、e emissions,and advance safety and sustainability across the mining and metals value chains.2025 underscored both challenges and opportunities.Mining operators are confronting Saudi Arabias extreme environmental conditions,water scarcity,and the logistical com-plexities of remote sites,while simulta
4、neously accelerating exploration,expanding produc-tion,and piloting digital and autonomous solutions.With its abundant,low-cost energy,and a series of key projects already well underway,the Kingdoms steelmaking and metal refinery sector is also scaling up,implementing new smart and sustainable techn
5、ologies.Across both sectors,companies are increasingly prioritizing circularity,environmental re-sponsibility,and operational excellence,attracting service operators and consultants from around the world.Technological innovation is central to this evolution.Connected,autonomous and electri-fied mach
6、inery,advanced drilling and excavation solutions,and data-driven techniques are reshaping how minerals and metals are explored,extracted and processed.Predictive maintenance,AI analytics and integrated digital solutions are helping operators optimize performance and maximize safety,even in some of t