{"id":7442,"date":"2025-08-12T21:38:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T18:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=7442"},"modified":"2025-08-12T21:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T18:38:31","slug":"saudi-arabia-leaps-from-104th-to-23rd-globally-in-the-mining-investment-attractiveness-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=7442&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia leaps from 104th to 23rd globally in the Mining Investment Attractiveness Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s mining sector has achieved an unprecedented global milestone, jumping from 104th place in 2013 to 23rd in 2024 in the Fraser Institute\u2019s Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, according to the Institute\u2019s 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The Kingdom surpassed mining jurisdictions in prominent destinations across Asia and Latin America, further cementing its position as one of the world\u2019s fastest-rising powers in the mining sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Kingdom also made notable progress in the Policy Perception Index (PPI), rising from 82nd globally in 2013 to 20th in 2024, reflecting growing international confidence in its stable regulatory environment. The Mineral Potential Index (MPI) saw an unprecedented leap, moving from 58th in 2013 to 24th in 2024, underscoring the scale of the Kingdom\u2019s vast and untapped mineral wealth\u2014supported by ongoing geological surveys, new discoveries, and widely attended mining licensing rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;This outstanding performance reflects the structural transformation and holistic efforts being driven across the mining and mineral sector under Vision 2030,\u201d said His Excellency Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has built a globally competitive investment environment, underpinned by clear regulations, accessible geological data &#8211; including one of the most extensive geological surveys of the Arabian Shield, competitive incentives, and world-class infrastructure. \u201cOur focus remains on maximizing the economic value of our mineral resources, creating jobs for citizens, and localizing supply chains. Mining is no longer a traditional sector; rather, it has become a key driver of industrial and economic growth, and we are committed to building on this momentum to ensure sustainable success,\u201d Al-Mudaifer added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Fraser Institute noted that the Kingdom\u2019s success was driven by broad regulatory transformations covering security of tenure, taxation, environmental legislation, infrastructure, and community engagement. These efforts enabled Saudi Arabia to enter the top quartile of the index for the first time. The report also highlighted that investors expressed no concerns regarding political stability\u2014one of the Kingdom\u2019s key strengths\u2014and praised the Mining Exploration Enablement Program as an effective tool for reducing investment risks and increasing confidence in early-stage projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the report&#8217;s data, the Kingdom achieved exceptional improvements in key indicators between 2013 and 2024, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">305.8% improvement in the clarity and effectiveness of mining administration, from 17% in 2013 to 69% in 2024, ranking 11th globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">82.2% improvement in clarity of land use for mining activities, from 45% in 2013 to 82% in 2024, ranking 7th globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">102.2% improvement in labor regulations, from 45% in 2013 to 91% in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">81.8% improvement in the quality of geological databases, from 33% in 2013 to 60% in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The report praised the Kingdom\u2019s stable regulatory environment and ambitious reforms, which have strengthened international investor confidence and solidified Saudi Arabia\u2019s status as a world-class mining investment destination\u2014fully aligned with Vision 2030\u2019s goal of diversifying the economy and developing strategic sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Fraser Institute\u2019s Annual Survey of Mining Companies is one of the world\u2019s most trusted benchmarks for evaluating mining investment environments and is widely used by investors, governments, and financial institutions worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia\u2019s mining sector has achieved an unprecedented global milestone, jumping from 104th place in 2013 to 23rd in 2024 in the Fraser Institute\u2019s Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, according to the Institute\u2019s 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. 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