Riyadh: The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced the conclusion of the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event, hosted at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh from January 13 to 15, attracted participation from 100 countries.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their generous patronage. He emphasized that this support has transformed the forum and its ministerial meeting into a highly credible global platform, moving the dialogue beyond mere exchange of views to achieving tangible, measurable impact for the international mining community.
Alkhorayef noted that the momentum witnessed over the three days reflects a growing movement within the global mining sector. In just five years, he said, the forum has evolved at a record pace into a comprehensive platform that establishes a foundation for year-round collaboration. The ministry revealed record-breaking figures for this edition, with 21,500 participants-including investment leaders, CEOs, and technical experts-and more than 450 speakers comprising ministers, ambassadors, and industry specialists.
The event culminated in the signing of 132 agreements and memoranda of understanding, totaling SAR100 billion. These agreements cover diverse vital sectors, including exploration, finance, research and development, sustainability, value chains, and industrial mining applications.
Accompanying the forum was an international exhibition featuring 274 exhibitors and 13 official national pavilions representing leading countries in the sector: Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Austria, Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, and Mauritania.
