A Government-led Platform for Global Cooperation

“The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) was established with a shared ambition to bring together governments, industry leaders, investors, multilateral organizations, and stakeholders across the entire value chain to help shape a more resilient and responsible future for minerals.

The world is entering a defining period of transformation, where global electrification goals and advances in manufacturing, energy systems, defense and national security infrastructure, and emerging technologies are making minerals increasingly essential to economic development and global prosperity. Yet meeting this rising demand requires more than resources alone. It will require stronger partnerships, more integrated value chains, responsible investment, and committed collaboration across borders.

FMF, by extension, is one of the many offshoots of Vision 2030, and Saudi Arabia is, by every measure of the imagination, proud to convene this global dialogue from the heart of Riyadh. As the global community takes up the daunting challenge of securing the minerals needed for future industries and technology, Saudi Arabia is committed to contributing to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable minerals ecosystem – one that supports industrial development, strengthens supply chains, and creates long-term value for nations and communities alike. This new mineral era requires responsible sourcing, with strict adherence to ESG standards to ensure a sustainable and resilient supply of minerals needed to power this unfolding industry phase. Through FMF, we are helping to enable this new minerals era by advancing responsible sourcing and strict adherence to ESG standards, to ensure a sustainable and resilient supply of minerals needed to power this unfolding industrial phase.

I would like to reiterate that FMF is more than a convening platform; it is a catalyst for dialogue, partnership, and investment across the minerals value chain. By convening decision-makers from around the world, FMF creates intentional opportunities for stakeholders to exchange ideas, advance practical solutions, and unlock the partnerships needed to shape the future of minerals.

While you are here, I encourage you to explore the different tabs on this website – our initiatives, past editions, and updates on FMF 2027, as we hit the ground running ahead of its 6th edition, taking place from 12–14 January 2027, where FMF will continue to serve as a global platform for addressing minerals challenges and shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.”

“The global minerals landscape is undergoing profound change. As demand accelerates for the minerals that power industries, advanced technologies, infrastructure, and the energy transition, the challenge before us is no longer one of geology alone. The question is how we unlock minerals faster, more responsibly, and at the scale required to support a rapidly evolving world.

Meeting this challenge demands a different approach, one that moves beyond conventional mining conversations toward practical solutions. It calls for greater access to geological data, stronger investment and financing mechanisms, building infrastructure corridors that can efficiently move minerals across markets, and sustainable value chains that create long-term value for both producing and consuming nations.

This is precisely why the Future Minerals Forum was established. More than a convening platform, FMF serves as a space where senior government representatives, industry leaders, financial institutions, technology providers, academia, and global stakeholders come together to share perspectives, strengthen partnerships, and translate shared ambition into meaningful action.

Across the Super Region spanning Africa, Western Asia, and Central Asia, FMF continues to advance initiatives designed to address some of the sector’s most pressing challenges. Through collective effort, deeper collaboration, and a shared commitment to progress, we are helping shape a more resilient, responsible, and inclusive minerals ecosystem.

As we look ahead to the 2027 edition of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, I look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world to engage in meaningful dialogue, share expertise, and help translate practical ideas into action toward a more sustainable minerals future.”