Video News/Future Minerals Forum 2025

New gold and lithium discoveries in Saudi Arabia - what does it mean for the global market? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris speaks with H.E. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. Al-Mudaifer discusses Saudi Arabia's ambitious push to develop its mineral resources and establish mining as the third pillar of its industrial sector, following oil and gas and petrochemicals. The interview highlights significant announcements, including new gold discoveries. Al-Mudaifer stresses the importance of partnerships in building the mining sector, drawing parallels with the development of the oil and petrochemical industries. He outlines Saudi Arabia's strategy to leverage its capital, infrastructure, strategic location, and geological resources to become a mineral processing hub. Special thanks to our sponsor, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), for making this coverage possible. Visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/ to learn more.