Saudi statistics authority reports key mining and mineral wealth indicators for 2025
Saudi Arabia's statistics authority highlights significant growth in mineral site discoveries and mining licenses in its 2025 mining sector report.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Authority for Statistics has revealed key indicators for Saudi Arabia's mineral wealth and mining sector for 2025, noting significant growth in the discovery of mineral sites and the issuance of mining licenses.
According to an official statement, the report showed that the total number of discovered mineralization sites reached 5,680 by 2025. These included 3,066 non-metallic mineral sites, 2,444 metallic mineral sites, and 170 sites with both metallic and non-metallic minerals.
The total number of valid mining licenses reached 2,925 by 2025. Phosphate fertilizers topped the list of exported mineral commodities in 2025, with 6.437 million tons exported, followed by copper at 336,000 tons and gold at 20 tons.
On the import side, gold led mineral imports with 94 tons, followed by phosphate fertilizers at 54,000 tons and copper at 4,000 tons.
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