His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Aljadaan, participated in the fireside chat, entitled: “Reimagining Global Finance: Driving Mineral Investment in the Super Region" held today, Wednesday, 10 January 2024, at the third edition of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

​During the session, Minister Aljadaan emphasized the importance of implementing regulatory reforms to promote policy transparency and drive private investments in the mining industry. He also underscored that a confluence of ample fiscal buffers, strong governance, a resilient domestic economy, and a well-trained workforce are all key factors for a successful sustainable transition in the mining industry.

Minister Aljadaan also emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between multilateral development banks, sovereign wealth funds, and private investors, which is essential to achieving sustainable returns in the mining industry—especially for low-income countries.

 The third edition of the Future Minerals Forum explores global developments and their effects on mineral and energy supplies, the contribution of mining projects to the development of societies, as well as local and global capabilities and opportunities in the sector.