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#Saudi Arabia has discovered gold deposits extending 125 kilometers in the Mecca region, in one of its largest modern discoveries, which enhances the development of the mining sector and economic diversification
Another discovery? KSA is the gift that keeps giving. No wonder that it is the homeland of numerous Prophets. Allah (swt) has blessed this land without a doubt.
By practically every single climatic forecast, KSA/Arabia will return to being a very lush place once again within the next 10.000 years as well.
Saudi Arabia’s AMAK claims finding 11 million tonnes of gold, other mineral resources
AMAK has drilled more than 27,000 meters as part of an intensive programme that began in February 2025.
Sakina Fatima Follow on Twitter| Published: 30th November 2025 9:18 pm IST| Updated: 30th November 2025 10:03 pm IST
Heavy machinery and trucks operate at a mining site in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region. Photo: AMAK/X
Almasane Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading mining operators, has claimed the identification of around 11 million tonnes of potential economic mineral resources within one of its exploration licences in the
Najran region.
The resources include gold, copper, zinc and silver ores, according to a disclosure published on Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) website and an update shared on the official LinkedIn
page.
Source:
Saudi Stock Exchange
AMAK began exploration immediately after receiving the licence in September 2024. An intensive drilling programme launched in February 2025 has covered less than 10 percent of the licensed area so far, with more than 27,000 metres drilled. The company said early assessments indicate strong potential for additional resources as exploration continues.
In an interview with
Al Arabiya Business, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeffrey MacDonald-Day said the discovery aligns with AMAK’s long-term strategy to expand its contribution to the Kingdom’s mining sector.
He continued,“We have started exploring a small part of these resources, and this confirms that the resources will continue to increase to reach about 20 million tonnes. This also confirms our investment plan and gives sustainability to our operations in the near and distant future as well.”
MacDonald-Day added that the expected growth in resources will lead to increased company investment and expansion of AMAK’s factories to significantly boost production. He noted that only 10 percent of the licensed area has been excavated, highlighting substantial opportunities to advance development work and uncover additional mineral resources.
The exploration site lies roughly 100 kilometres from AMAK’s existing processing complex, a distance the company says will enhance future operational efficiency through shared infrastructure.
These developments come as the global mining industry faces mounting pressure from rising costs, commodity price volatility, and stricter environmental and regulatory demands. According to an S&P report, Saudi Arabia is bucking the international slowdown by positioning mining as a central pillar of
Vision 2030, continuing to accelerate sector growth despite challenges affecting other markets.
New gold exploitation licence
In a statement on Sunday, November 30, AMAK also announced that it has been granted a 10-year mining exploitation licence for the Katina site in Najran by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
The licence covers 9.84 square kilometres and focuses on the extraction of gold ore—an expansion AMAK says reinforces its growth strategy and supports the momentum of Saudi Arabia’s rapidly developing mining sector.
Next steps
Further geophysical surveys and additional drilling are planned throughout 2026, with a JORC-compliant mineral resources report expected in the second half of the year. AMAK has also begun studies to convert the exploration licence into a mining licence, with findings due next year.
Established in 2008 and listed on Tadawul, AMAK is licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and is regarded as one of Saudi Arabia’s key players in the mining sector.
Saudi Arabia has claimed the identification of about 11 million tonnes of potential gold, copper, zinc, and silver resources in Najran.
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Absolutely amazing but not that surprising.
Just a little reminder:
Learn about the 10 countries with the most valuable natural resources, ranked by total estimated reserves, and see which ones dominate global resource wealth.
www.investopedia.com
And this part of Western KSA/Hijaz/Western Arabian Shield is one of the richest areas in the world in terms of mineral wealth.
In fact one of the oldest recorded gold mines in the world was/is located in Hijaz. Operating for over 5.000 years.
en.wikipedia.org
From Oil to Ores: Saudi Arabia's Mining Pivot Gains Momentum with AMAK's 11 Million‑Tonne Discovery
Saudi Arabia's mineral wealth expands as Vision 2030 strategy accelerates
By
Bernadette B. Tixon
Published 30 November 2025, 10:56 PM GMT
Saudi Arabia’s AMAK identifies vast mineral reserves in Najran, reinforcing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 mining ambitions. AFP NEWS
Saudi Arabia's Almasane Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK) has claimed the identification of around 11 million tonnes of mineral resources in the Najran region, marking a significant step in the Kingdom's shift from oil dependency to mining diversification. The discovery, which includes gold, copper, zinc, and silver ores, was disclosed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) and shared through AMAK's official
LinkedIn page.
The announcement underscores the growing role of mining in
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to broaden the economic base beyond hydrocarbons. With global mining markets facing rising costs, commodity price volatility, and stricter environmental demands, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a rare growth story in the sector.
Exploration and Early Findings
AMAK began exploration immediately after receiving its licence in September 2024. By February 2025, the company had launched an intensive drilling programme, covering less than 10 per cent of the licensed area but already drilling more than 27,000 metres. Early assessments suggest strong potential for additional resources as exploration continues.
Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey MacDonald‑Day told
Al Arabiya Business that the discovery aligns with AMAK's long‑term strategy to expand its contribution to the Kingdom's mining sector. He said: 'We have started exploring a small part of these resources, and this confirms that the resources will continue to increase to reach about 20 million tonnes. This also confirms our investment plan and gives sustainability to our operations in the near and distant future as well.'
MacDonald‑Day added that the expected growth in resources would lead to increased company investment and expansion of AMAK's factories, significantly boosting production. He noted that only a fraction of the licensed area has been excavated, highlighting substantial opportunities to advance development work and uncover further mineral reserves.
Strategic Positioning
The exploration site lies roughly 100 kilometres from AMAK's existing processing complex, a proximity the company says will enhance future operational efficiency through shared infrastructure. This logistical advantage is expected to support the scaling up of operations as new resources are confirmed.
Saudi Arabia's mining ambitions are unfolding against a backdrop of global industry challenges. According to an S&P report, while many markets are slowing, the Kingdom is accelerating sector growth by making mining a central pillar of Vision 2030. The discovery by AMAK reinforces this momentum, signalling that Saudi Arabia intends to compete in the global resource race.
New Licence and Next Steps
On 30 November, AMAK also announced that it had been granted a 10‑year mining exploitation licence for the Katina site in Najran by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. Covering 9.84 square kilometres, the licence focuses on gold extraction and represents a further expansion of AMAK's growth strategy. This focus on gold also positions the Kingdom to strengthen its role within global supply chains for precious metals.
Further geophysical surveys and drilling are planned throughout 2026, with a JORC‑compliant mineral resources report expected in the second half of the year. AMAK has also begun studies to convert its exploration licence into a mining licence, with findings due next year.
Established in 2008 and listed on Tadawul, AMAK is licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and is regarded as one of Saudi Arabia's key players in the mining sector. Its latest discovery not only strengthens its own portfolio but also adds weight to Saudi Arabia's broader ambition to pivot from oil to ores, sending a clear signal to investors that mining is becoming a cornerstone of its future economy.
AMAK announces 11 million tonnes of gold, copper, zinc and silver resources in Najran, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 mining ambitions.
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