Video News/Future Minerals Forum 2025

Is the Arabian Nubian Shield the next big mining frontier? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris interviews Jonathan Cordero, CEO of Saudi Gold Refinery, at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cordero shares insights into Saudi Gold Refinery's operations, its focus on gold and exploration into base metals like copper, and its integrated approach including its own refinery. He highlights Saudi Arabia's opening up to mining investment and mineral exploration, driven by the country's Vision 2030. Cordero also discusses the company's goals for 2025, which include internal capacity building and external partnership building, as well as increasing drilling capacity and expanding their in-house lab. Special thanks to our sponsor, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), for making this coverage possible. Visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/ to learn more.