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Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Powering the Future with Minerals

FMF is the only international platform driven from Saudi Arabia to unite governments, investors, and innovators to secure the minerals essential for a sustainable, tech-enabled future. It’s not just where deals are made—it’s where a new era of development, prosperity, and stability begins.

Discover the unparalleled opportunities at the Future Minerals Forum. Learn about the key speakers, groundbreaking presentations, and networking events designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the minerals sector.

Join global leaders in Riyadh to secure the future minerals essential for humanity’s next era of growth.

The heart of the global minerals conversation

Why Now — Why Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia stands at the center: with vision, mineral endowment, global partnerships, and the geography to become the hub of the future minerals value chain.

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  • Nations are racing to secure critical minerals.

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  • Communities demand fairer resource benefits.

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  • New sources of supply must be discovered.

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  • Investors are exploring fresh frontiers.

Addressing the Sector’s Greatest Challenges

By attending, you will engage with governments, CEOs, investors, and innovators as they debate solutions to the greatest challenges of our time: from bridging the $6 trillion funding gap and fast-tracking project approvals, to building a skilled workforce and restoring the sector’s reputation. These discussions are not theoretical—they define the strategies, partnerships, and policies that will determine who leads in the new global minerals economy.

Gain direct access to the conversations shaping the future of minerals and metals:

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Funding Gap → $6 trillion needed to meet future demand.

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Talent Gap → 500k skilled workers urgently required.

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Approval Bottlenecks → 10–17 years from concept to production.

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Reputation & Trust → Building the sector’s social license.

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Innovation & Discovery → Exploring untapped and remote regions.

Shaping a Resilient Minerals Ecosystem

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Unlocking Funding → Strategic partnerships across governments & private sectors.

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Building Workforce of the Future → Academic alliances, inclusivity, and diversity.

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Fostering Collaboration → Cross-border dialogues and partnerships.

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Streamlining Regulations → Harmonizing policy for faster project approvals.

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Driving Innovation → New technologies & sustainable practices.